Indiana Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Indiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 200 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 200 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 107 |
| Putnam | 1 | 93 |
Tipton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 107 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 107 |
| Greencastle | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Parts Manufacturing | Tipton | 107 | ||
| IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components | Greencastle | 93 |
The single largest action involved Steel Parts Manufacturing at its Tipton facility, reporting 107 affected workers. IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components followed with 93 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.