Indiana Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Indiana reported 3 WARN Act notices in August 2010, displacing an estimated 613 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 213% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 204 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 18 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 18 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 518 |
| Martin | 1 | 95 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 518 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 518 |
| Loogootee | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and | Indianapolis | 500 | ||
| Perfect Fit Industries | Loogootee | 95 | ||
| Spa Chakra - Conrad Hotel | Indianapolis | 18 |
The most significant filing came from Eli Lilly and at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 500 affected workers. Perfect Fit Industries followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Indiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.