Indiana Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Indiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2019, covering approximately 504 workers — marking a sharp increase 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 |
| Utilities | 1 | 82 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 300 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Utilities reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko | 1 | 300 |
| Huntington | 1 | 122 |
| Warrick | 1 | 82 |
Kosciusko was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Leading 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.
The filings reflect 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.