Indiana Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Indiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2018, impacting roughly 218 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 77% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 137 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 137 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 137 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 81 |
Lake was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Merrillville | 1 | 137 |
| Hanover | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 137 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Ton Stores (Carson's) | Merrillville | 137 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Hanover | 81 |
The single largest action involved Bon Ton Stores (Carson's) at its Merrillville facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.