Indiana Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Indiana recorded 6 WARN Act notices in December 2009, covering approximately 824 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and down 44% versus December 2008. The average filing covered 137 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 207 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 190 |
| Retail | 1 | 69 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 207 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 190 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion | 1 | 207 |
| Allen | 1 | 190 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 187 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 100 |
| Bartholomew | 1 | 71 |
Vermillion was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 207 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 207 |
| Fort Wayne | 1 | 190 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 187 |
| South Bend | 1 | 100 |
| Columbus | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Chemical Depot | Newport | 207 | ||
| Lincoln Food Service Products | Fort Wayne | 190 | ||
| Visteon | Indianapolis | 187 | ||
| Madison Center | South Bend | 100 | ||
| Rock-Tenn Converting | Columbus | 71 | ||
| K-Mart Store No. 3321 | Jeffersonville | 69 |
Leading the list was Newport Chemical Depot at its Newport facility, reporting 207 affected workers. Lincoln Food Service Products followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.