Indiana Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Indiana recorded 3 WARN Act notices in May 2025, covering approximately 193 workers — marking a decline from April and up 14% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 62 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 78 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 78 |
| Huntington | 1 | 62 |
| Allen | 1 | 53 |
Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 78 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Point | 1 | 78 |
| Huntington | 1 | 62 |
| Fort Wayne | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 62 |
Closures accounted for 32% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFI Industries | Crown Point | 78 | ||
| General Aluminum | Huntington | 62 | Closure | |
| Hoffmaster Group | Fort Wayne | 53 |
Leading the list was NFI Industries at its Crown Point facility, reporting 78 affected workers. General Aluminum followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.