Indiana Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Indiana submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2019, putting at risk an estimated 504 workers — up substantially from January and down 64% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 300 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 122 |
| Utilities | 1 | 82 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 300 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 122 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko | 1 | 300 |
| Huntington | 1 | 122 |
| Warrick | 1 | 82 |
Kosciusko absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 1 | 300 |
| Richmond | 1 | 122 |
| Boonville | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGP Telecommunications | Warsaw | 300 | ||
| Matthews International | Richmond | 122 | ||
| White Stallion Energy | Boonville | 82 |
Topping the list was KGP Telecommunications at its Warsaw facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Matthews International followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.