Indiana Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Indiana posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, affecting an estimated 555 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 3% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 555 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 555 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubois | 1 | 345 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 172 |
| Cass | 1 | 38 |
Dubois bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 345 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 1 | 345 |
| Goshen | 1 | 172 |
| Logansport | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group | Jasper | 345 | ||
| Grouper Acquisition Company, LLC, dba Shiloh Industries, Inc | Goshen | 172 | ||
| First Brands Group | Logansport | 38 |
The largest notice was filed by First Brands Group at its Jasper facility, reporting 345 affected workers. Grouper Acquisition Company, LLC, dba Shiloh Industries, Inc followed with 172 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.