Indiana Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Indiana submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2009, putting at risk an estimated 133 workers — down from August and down 78% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 133 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 133 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson | 1 | 133 |
Gibson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco | 1 | 133 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 133 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaboy Midwest Management Services | Francisco | 133 | Closure |
Topping the list was Peaboy Midwest Management Services at its Francisco facility, reporting 133 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Indiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Indiana. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Indiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.