Layoffs in Louisiana
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Louisiana — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
28
WARN Notices
5,317
Employees Affected
28
Companies
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
4 new WARN notices filed affecting 286 employees in Louisiana. 4% of all notices are plant closures.
Louisiana Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.4%
as of 9/2025
Louisiana Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
1,998 employed
Total Private
1,673 employed
Education and Health Services
361 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
228 employed
Professional and Business Services
220 employed
Manufacturing
142 employed
Financial Activities
93 employed
Information
18 employed
Largest Layoffs in Louisiana
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | 881 | May 16, 2025 | Layoff |
| Safesource Direct L.l.c. | 541 | Aug 22, 2025 | Layoff |
| International Paper Company | 481 | Feb 13, 2025 | Layoff |
| Safesource Direct, L.l.c. - Nitrile Plant Facility | 454 | Aug 22, 2025 | Layoff |
| Smitty's Supply INC | 450 | Aug 25, 2025 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Louisiana
How many layoffs have been reported in Louisiana?
Louisiana has had 28 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 5,317 employees across 28 companies. In the last 90 days, 4 new notices were filed affecting 286 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Louisiana?
The unemployment rate in Louisiana is 4.4%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Louisiana?
The largest layoffs in Louisiana include Sodexo (881 employees), Safesource Direct L.l.c. (541 employees), International Paper Company (481 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Louisiana labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Louisiana?
The most affected industries in Louisiana are Manufacturing (13 notices), Food & Hospitality (5 notices), Transportation & Logistics (3 notices).
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