Indiana Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Indiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2018, displacing an estimated 202 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 25% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 120 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 120 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | 1 | 120 |
| Decatur | 1 | 82 |
Allen bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 1 | 120 |
| Greensburg | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | 120 | ||
| PMAB, LLC dba Meduit | Greensburg | 82 |
The most significant filing came from Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne at its Fort Wayne facility, reporting 120 affected workers. PMAB, LLC dba Meduit followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Indiana, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.