Indiana Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Indiana posted 5 WARN Act notices in October 2014, affecting an estimated 283 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 33% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 46 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 83 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3 | 157 |
| Johnson | 1 | 83 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 157 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 83 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital | Lafayette | 83 | ||
| Genesis Casket | Indianapolis | 56 | ||
| Domtar | Indianapolis | 55 | ||
| Hilton Indianapolis North | Indianapolis | 46 | ||
| R & D Concrete and Country Stone | 43 |
The largest notice was filed by St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital at its Lafayette facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Genesis Casket followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.