Indiana Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Indiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2012, affecting an estimated 294 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 48% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 109 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 134 |
| Lake | 1 | 109 |
| Randolph | 1 | 51 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 134 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 134 |
| Hammond | 1 | 109 |
| Winchester | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Developmental Training Center | Indianapolis | 134 | ||
| Dominion/State Line Energy Station | Hammond | 109 | ||
| Ross Sand Casting Industries, Inc. Plant 3 | Winchester | 51 |
The largest notice was filed by Indiana Developmental Training Center at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 134 affected workers. Dominion/State Line Energy Station followed with 109 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.