Indiana Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Indiana submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2009, putting at risk an estimated 320 workers — up substantially from September and down 72% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 320 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 320 workers across 4 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 109 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 73 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 25 |
Miami felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 109 |
| South Bend | 1 | 73 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | 113 | |||
| Heraeus Electro-Nite | Peru | 109 | ||
| Masonite | South Bend | 73 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Indianapolis | 25 |
Topping the list was Bristol-Myers Squibb at its Indiana facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Heraeus Electro-Nite followed with 109 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.