Indiana Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Indiana filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2024, impacting roughly 205 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 193% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 75 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Admin & Support Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 80 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 2 | 125 |
| Wabash | 1 | 80 |
Hancock was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 125 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2 | 125 |
| North Manchester | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novae | North Manchester | 80 | ||
| Copeland | Greenfield | 75 | ||
| Hancock Regional Hospital | Greenfield | 50 |
The single largest action involved Novae at its North Manchester facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Copeland followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Admin & Support Services 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.