Indiana Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in Indiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2014, impacting roughly 270 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 87% versus September 2013. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 270 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 270 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 270 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 270 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings | Indianapolis | 139 | ||
| Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings | Indianapolis | 131 |
The single largest action involved Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings followed with 131 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Indiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.