Indiana Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Indiana posted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2024, affecting an estimated 285 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 23% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 285 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 285 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1 | 160 |
| Johnson | 1 | 125 |
Elkhart felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1 | 160 |
| Franklin | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Elkhart | 160 | ||
| Pridgeon & Clay | Franklin | 125 |
The largest notice was filed by Forest River at its Elkhart facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Pridgeon & Clay followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.