Louisiana Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Louisiana posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, affecting an estimated 605 workers. The average filing covered 302 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
605
Workers Affected
302
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Louisiana (DOL/BLS)
4.3%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
910
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
0.37%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 45 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 45 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 560 | ||
| Denka Performance Elastomer | LaPlace | 45 |
The largest notice was filed by Denka Performance Elastomer at its LaPlace facility, reporting 560 affected workers. Denka Performance Elastomer followed with 45 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Louisiana for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Louisiana.