Indiana Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Indiana logged 3 WARN Act notices in August 2018, involving roughly 286 workers — falling below July and up 28% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 148 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Admin & Support Services sector dominated layoff filings with 148 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 232 |
| Clinton | 1 | 54 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 232 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 232 |
| Frankfort | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Frain Services | Indianapolis | 148 | ||
| Charter Communications | Indianapolis | 84 | ||
| West Pharmaceutical Services | Frankfort | 54 |
The biggest impact was at Andy Frain Services at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Charter Communications followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Admin & Support 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.