Indiana Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Indiana recorded 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, covering approximately 196 workers and down 44% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 110 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 110 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 110 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 86 |
Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 1 | 110 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 110 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Indiana's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triump Hospital NW Indiana LLC DBA Kindred Hospital Northwest Indiana | Hammond | 110 | Closure | |
| Transdev | Indianapolis | 86 |
Leading the list was Triump Hospital NW Indiana LLC DBA Kindred Hospital Northwest Indiana at its Hammond facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Transdev followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.