Indiana Layoffs — April 2026
Employers in Indiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2026, putting at risk an estimated 433 workers — up substantially from March and down 53% versus April 2025. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 266 |
| Education | 1 | 167 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 266 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Education reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderburgh | 1 | 266 |
| Gibson | 1 | 167 |
Vanderburgh was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 266 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 1 | 266 |
| Oakland City | 1 | 167 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESRG Automotive | Evansville | 266 | ||
| Oakland City University | Oakland City | 167 |
Topping the list was RESRG Automotive at its Evansville facility, reporting 266 affected workers. Oakland City University followed with 167 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.