Indiana Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Indiana filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2021, impacting roughly 268 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 82% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 125 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 143 |
| Putnam | 1 | 125 |
Hamilton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 143 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 143 |
| Greencastle | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | Indianapolis | 143 | ||
| IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components | Greencastle | 125 |
The single largest action involved CoreCivic at its Indianapolis facility, reporting 143 affected workers. IAC Greencastle, LLC dba International Automotive Components followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.