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.

460% increase vs prior year (notices)563% increase vs prior year (employees)

28

WARN Notices

5,317

Employees Affected

28

Companies

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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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

+0.2%

Total Private

1,673 employed

-0.3%

Education and Health Services

361 employed

0.0%

Leisure and Hospitality

228 employed

-1.1%

Professional and Business Services

220 employed

-0.4%

Manufacturing

142 employed

-0.1%

Financial Activities

93 employed

-1.1%

Information

18 employed

-2.7%

Largest Layoffs in Louisiana

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Sodexo881May 16, 2025Layoff
Safesource Direct L.l.c.541Aug 22, 2025Layoff
International Paper Company481Feb 13, 2025Layoff
Safesource Direct, L.l.c. - Nitrile Plant Facility454Aug 22, 2025Layoff
Smitty's Supply INC450Aug 25, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing13 notices · 2,862 emp.
Food & Hospitality5 notices · 1,173 emp.
Transportation & Logistics3 notices · 299 emp.
Education2 notices · 424 emp.
Healthcare1 notices · 140 emp.
Energy & Utilities1 notices · 166 emp.
Mining & Extraction1 notices · 75 emp.
Professional Services1 notices · 101 emp.

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).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Louisiana?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice190
Plant Closures1
Closure Rate4%

Top Cities in Louisiana

Unknown
1,177emp.
New Orleans
1,544emp.
Baton Rouge
426emp.
Campti
481emp.
Garyville
64emp.
Lafayette
48emp.
Lake Charles
121emp.
Laplace
45emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-022 · 140 emp.
2026-012 · 146 emp.
2025-123 · 272 emp.
2025-101 · 140 emp.
2025-091 · 56 emp.
2025-085 · 1,698 emp.
2025-071 · 177 emp.
2025-061 · 90 emp.

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