Indiana Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Indiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, displacing an estimated 200 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 107 |
| Putnam | 1 | 93 |
Tipton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 107 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 1 | 107 |
| Greencastle | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Parts Manufacturing | Tipton | 107 | ||
| IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components | Greencastle | 93 |
The most significant filing came from Steel Parts Manufacturing at its Tipton facility, reporting 107 affected workers. IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components followed with 93 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.