Indiana Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Indiana submitted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2009, putting at risk an estimated 552 workers — up substantially from October and down 87% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 118 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 35 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 118 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 226 |
| Cass | 1 | 118 |
| Allen | 1 | 118 |
| Randolph | 1 | 90 |
Hamilton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 226 |
| Logansport | 1 | 118 |
| Fort Wayne | 1 | 118 |
| Union City | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly | Indianapolis | 191 | ||
| Carlisle Industrial Brake and Friction (Carlisle Corp) | Logansport | 118 | ||
| Graphic Packaging | Fort Wayne | 118 | ||
| Workhorse Custom Chassis | Union City | 90 | ||
| Apria Healthcare | Indianapolis | 35 |
Topping the list was Eli Lilly at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 191 affected workers. Carlisle Industrial Brake and Friction (Carlisle Corp) followed with 118 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising 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.