Indiana Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Indiana recorded 5 WARN Act notices in October 2016, covering approximately 904 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 38% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 230 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 230 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 | 425 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 366 |
| Newton | 1 | 70 |
Orange felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 1 | 425 |
| Indianapolis | 2 | 366 |
| Morocco | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | Orleans | 425 | ||
| Community Westview Hospital | Indianapolis | 187 | ||
| SUEZ Water Indiana | Indianapolis | 179 | ||
| Republic Services | Morocco | 70 | ||
| PrimeSource Health Care Systems | 43 |
Leading the list was Paoli at its Orleans facility, reporting 425 affected workers. Community Westview Hospital followed with 187 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 Healthcare 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.