Indiana Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Indiana reported 5 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 457 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 56% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 207 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 117 |
| Retail | 1 | 108 |
| Transportation | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 207 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph | 1 | 117 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 108 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 104 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 103 |
| Allen | 1 | 25 |
St Joseph bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka | 1 | 117 |
| Crawfordsville | 1 | 108 |
| South Bend | 1 | 104 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 103 |
| Fort Wayne | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana | Mishawaka | 117 | ||
| Walmart Optical Lab | Crawfordsville | 108 | ||
| Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls Holdings | South Bend | 104 | ||
| CTS | Elkhart | 103 | ||
| First Vehicle Services | Fort Wayne | 25 |
The most significant filing came from Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana at its Mishawaka facility, reporting 117 affected workers. Walmart Optical Lab followed with 108 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 Manufacturing 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.