Indiana Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Indiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2021, displacing an estimated 268 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 82% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 125 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 143 |
| Putnam | 1 | 125 |
Hamilton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 143 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 143 |
| Greencastle | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | Indianapolis | 143 | ||
| IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components | Greencastle | 125 |
The most significant filing came from CoreCivic at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 143 affected workers. IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.