Indiana Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Indiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in August 2018, covering approximately 286 workers — marking a decline from July and up 28% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 54 workers across 1 notice.
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 |
Leading the list was Andy Frain Services at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Charter Communications followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.