Indiana Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Indiana reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, displacing an estimated 316 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and up 198% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 144 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 55 |
| Transportation | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 144 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1 | 144 |
| Tippecanoe | 1 | 64 |
| Ripley | 1 | 55 |
| Boone | 1 | 53 |
Elkhart felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen | 1 | 144 |
| West Lafayette | 1 | 64 |
| Batesville | 1 | 55 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash | Goshen | 144 | ||
| Inari Agriculture | West Lafayette | 64 | ||
| Margaret Mary Community Hospital (dba Margaret Mary Health) | Batesville | 55 | ||
| National Distribution Centers | Lebanon | 53 |
The most significant filing came from Wabash at its Goshen facility, reporting 144 affected workers. Inari Agriculture followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.