Indiana Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Indiana recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2012, covering approximately 121 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 52% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 121 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 121 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| La Porte | 1 | 121 |
La Porte absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | 1 | 121 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 121 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel-Osco Store | Michigan City | 121 | Closure |
Leading the list was Jewel-Osco Store at its Michigan City facility, reporting 121 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.