Indiana Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Indiana reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2012, displacing an estimated 294 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 48% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 109 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 134 |
| Lake | 1 | 109 |
| Randolph | 1 | 51 |
Hamilton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 134 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 134 |
| Hammond | 1 | 109 |
| Winchester | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Developmental Training Center | Indianapolis | 134 | ||
| Dominion/State Line Energy Station | Hammond | 109 | ||
| Ross Sand Casting Industries, Inc. Plant 3 | Winchester | 51 |
The most significant filing came from Indiana Developmental Training Center at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 134 affected workers. Dominion/State Line Energy Station followed with 109 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.