Indiana Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Indiana reported 4 WARN Act notices in July 2016, displacing an estimated 307 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 18% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 120 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 135 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 2 | 186 |
| Floyd | 1 | 120 |
Marion bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 186 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 186 |
| New Albany | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Logistics | Indianapolis | 135 | ||
| VT Industries | New Albany | 120 | ||
| Indianapolis Haulage | Indianapolis | 51 | ||
| TriEpiq Lab Group | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Indianapolis Logistics at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 135 affected workers. VT Industries followed with 120 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 Transportation 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.