Indiana Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Indiana logged 5 WARN Act notices in October 2016, involving roughly 904 workers — climbing above September and down 38% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 425 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 230 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
The Professional Services sector dominated layoff filings with 425 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 230 workers.
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 |
The biggest impact was at 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.
This data points to a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.