Indiana Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Indiana reported 8 WARN Act notices in February 2010, displacing an estimated 674 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 80% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 110 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 4 | 248 |
| Vigo | 1 | 141 |
| Hendricks | 1 | 126 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 100 |
| Fayette | 1 | 59 |
Hamilton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 248 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 214 |
| Terre Haute | 1 | 141 |
| Plainfield | 1 | 126 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 100 |
| Connersville | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 49 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Mart Store No. 4913 | Terre Haute | 141 | ||
| NAL Worldwide | Plainfield | 126 | ||
| Diversified System | Indianapolis | 104 | ||
| Gunite | Elkhart | 100 | ||
| AAA Hoosier Motor Club | Indianapolis | 61 | ||
| K-Mart Store No. 9187 | Connersville | 59 | ||
| Cardinal Health | Indianapolis | 49 | Layoff | |
| Universal Music Group | Fishers | 34 |
The most significant filing came from K-Mart Store No. 4913 at its Terre Haute facility, reporting 141 affected workers. NAL Worldwide followed with 126 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 Retail 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.