Indiana Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Indiana submitted 6 WARN Act notices in September 2020, putting at risk an estimated 726 workers — up substantially from August and down 31% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 236 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 236 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Noble | 1 | 307 |
| La Porte | 1 | 150 |
| Porter | 2 | 149 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 61 |
| Fulton | 1 | 59 |
Noble was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 307 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kendallville | 1 | 307 |
| La Porte | 1 | 150 |
| Valparaiso | 2 | 149 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 61 |
| Rochester | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 86 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSC Communications US | Kendallville | 307 | ||
| Howmet Aerospace La Porte | La Porte | 150 | ||
| Regal Beloit America | Valparaiso | 86 | Closure | |
| Regal Beloit America | Valparaiso | 63 | ||
| Leidos | Indianapolis | 61 | ||
| Acument Global Technology | Rochester | 59 |
Topping the list was LSC Communications US at its Kendallville facility, reporting 307 affected workers. Howmet Aerospace La Porte followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.