Indiana Layoffs — September 2008
Employers in Indiana submitted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2008, putting at risk an estimated 599 workers — down from August. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 157 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 157 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1 | 157 |
| Noble | 1 | 157 |
| Lake | 1 | 121 |
| Vermillion | 1 | 92 |
| Wabash | 1 | 72 |
Elkhart was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Paris | 1 | 157 |
| Kendallville | 1 | 157 |
| Hammond | 1 | 121 |
| Clinton | 1 | 92 |
| Wabash | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexsteel | New Paris | 157 | ||
| DriveSol Worldwide | Kendallville | 157 | ||
| LEAR | Hammond | 121 | ||
| Southwest Research Institute | Clinton | 92 | ||
| Kurz Kasch | Wabash | 72 |
Topping the list was Flexsteel at its New Paris facility, reporting 157 affected workers. DriveSol Worldwide followed with 157 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.