Employers in Indiana filed 5 WARN Act notices in October 2014, impacting roughly 283 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 55% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | 237 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 46 |
The Other sector led the way in workforce reductions with 237 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 46 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3 | 157 |
| Tippecanoe | 1 | 83 |
Hamilton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 157 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 83 |
| various Indiana locations | 1 | 43 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 227 |
| Layoff | 1 | 56 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital | Lafayette | 83 | Closure | 2014-10-01 |
| Genesis Casket Company | Indianapolis | 56 | Layoff | 2014-10-28 |
| Domtar | Indianapolis | 55 | Closure | 2014-10-13 |
| Hilton Indianapolis North | Indianapolis | 46 | Closure | 2014-10-15 |
| R & D Concrete and Country Stone | various Indiana locations | 43 | Closure | 2014-10-17 |
The single largest action involved St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital at its Lafayette facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Genesis Casket Company followed with 56 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other 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.
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