Indiana Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Indiana posted 14 WARN Act notices in June 2020, affecting an estimated 1,538 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 647% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 642 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 393 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 121 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 68 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 48 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 642 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 393 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderburgh | 2 | 391 |
| Lake | 1 | 274 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 248 |
| Hendricks | 2 | 177 |
| Dearborn | 2 | 139 |
Vanderburgh saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 391 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 2 | 391 |
| East Chicago | 1 | 274 |
| Indianapolis | 4 | 248 |
| Plainfield | 2 | 177 |
| Lawrenceburg | 2 | 139 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 41 |
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Vitro Automotive / Pittsburgh Glass Works at its Evansville facility, reporting 306 affected workers. Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago followed with 274 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.