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A coach sued Oakland City University in federal court. She claims the university failed to pay employees since April. The lawsuit aims for class action status for over 100 workers. Another employee also filed a separate state lawsuit. The university announced layoffs and suspended undergraduate programs.

Oakland City, Indiana

https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/oakland-city-university-employees-sue-university-for-unpaid-wages

A class action lawsuit was filed against Oakland City University. It alleges the university failed to pay employees for weeks. This occurred before a massive campus shutdown and staff layoffs. Chelsea Price filed the suit seeking unpaid wages and damages. The university previously announced suspending traditional undergraduate programs.

Evansville, Indiana

https://www.wbiw.com/2026/06/09/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-oakland-city-university-over-unpaid-wages-following-layoffs/

A job fair has been scheduled. It will take place in Gibson County. This event follows recent OCU layoffs.

Gibson County, Indiana

https://www.14news.com/video/2026/06/03/gibson-county-job-fair-scheduled-following-ocu-layoffs/

Indiana University's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering eliminated six positions. The dean announced this restructuring in an email. This change aims to align resources with evolving university needs. Indiana University officials did not comment on these specific layoffs. This follows earlier job cuts at IU's Information Technology Services and WFIU/WTIU.

Bloomington, Indiana

https://www.ipm.org/news/2026-05-29/luddy-school-adds-to-ius-layoffs-eliminating-six-positions

First Brands expands layoffs amid bankruptcy First Brands makes auto parts. It previously cut 1,200 jobs in Ohio. An additional 350 employees will be laid off in Indiana. First Brands filed for bankruptcy in September 2025. Its CEO also faces federal fraud charges.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2026/05/19/first-brands-auto-parts-maker-supplier-layoffs-ohio-indiana-fraud-bankruptcy/90155374007/

Oakland City University initially planned to close. Officials reportedly informed some employees of this decision. Less than two hours later, the university reversed course. OCU announced it will now remain open. This is due to a pending "strategic partnership."

Oakland City, Indiana

https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2026/05/13/oakland-city-university-staff-remains-unpaid-school-stays-open/90053141007/

Indiana Public Media's WFIU/WTIU announced staff layoffs. Four full-time and fourteen part-time employees were affected. These cuts followed the end of state and federal funding. WFIU/WTIU lost approximately $1.8 million in support. The organization does not anticipate further layoffs for the next fiscal year.

Bloomington, Indiana

https://www.ipm.org/news/2026-05-14/four-full-timers-14-part-timers-laid-off-at-wfiu-wtiu-amid-funding-crunch

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions announced a mass layoff affecting approximately 90 non-union employees. The Indianapolis-based non-profit cited recent changes by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). FSSA decided not to continue CICOA as a case management provider. This decision resulted in a significant loss of government funding for the organization. The job losses are expected to be permanent, with layoffs finalized by July 31, 2026.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://fox59.com/news/indynews/90-hoosier-jobs-cut-in-mass-layoff-at-indy-non-profit-employer-blames-indiana-fssa/

Indianapolis Public Schools announced $17 million in central office cuts. This marks the district's second round of budget reductions this year. The cuts involve eliminating approximately 28 central office positions. Enrollment declines and an expiring property tax levy are driving these financial pressures. Overall, 87 employees have been reduced from the district's workforce.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-05-11/ips-17-million-central-office-cuts-enrollment-referendum

Kem Krest announced the closure of its Carmel, Indiana plant. Seventy-seven employees face layoffs. The company cited declining sales and business needs. Layoffs will begin on May 9. The process concludes by August 31.

Carmel, Indiana

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/minority-owned-kem-krest-to-close-carmel-plant-lay-off-77-employees/ar-AA1YPNZK?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Cummins will close its Whitestown facility. The company plans to lay off workers. Fifty-nine employees will be affected. This facility is located in Whitestown, Indiana. The closure represents a workforce reduction.

Whitestown, Indiana

https://www.ibj.com/articles/cummins-to-close-whitestown-facility-lay-off-59-workers?utm_source=ibj&utm_medium=home-latest-news

Indiana University's tech division cut jobs. Thirteen employees received notices of termination. This move aligns staff with institutional goals. It supports research and financial stability. The university remains silent on wider layoffs.

Bloomington, Indiana

https://www.ipm.org/news/2026-05-01/iu-tech-services-lays-off-13-university-quiet-on-scope-of-layoffs

Oakland City University employees met with the Department of Workforce Development Rapid response team. This meeting followed a WARN notice filed earlier in April. WARN notices indicate a possibility of mass layoffs for employers with over 100 staff. OCU faces financial challenges but has not decided on layoffs. The university plans to sell a patent in early May.

Evansville, Indiana

https://www.14news.com/2026/04/23/government-officials-meet-with-ocu-employees-after-potential-mass-layoff-warning/

RESRG Automotive is under investigation for a recent mass layoff. The company notified Indiana officials of the layoff on April 14, 2026. This action affected 266 employees at its Evansville, Indiana facility. The investigation focuses on potential violations of the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.

Evansville, Indiana

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/15/resrg-automotive-warn-act-investigation/

Circle City Broadcasting LLC acquired WRTV-TV Channel 6. More than 50 WRTV staff members were terminated on Tuesday. Fewer than five of approximately 60 employees were retained by the new owner. The acquisition was completed just hours before these layoffs occurred. WRTV operations will relocate to the WISH and WNDY building.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://indianaeconomicdigest.net/Content/Default/Major-Indiana-News/Article/Layoffs-at-WRTV-in-Indianapolis-exceed-50-staff-members-as-new-owner-pledges-more-news/-3/5308/121236

Wabash announced layoffs and facility closures. More than 300 workers will be affected. Four sites are closing, including one in Goshen, Indiana. The company's 2025 revenues dropped by 20%. This reflects challenging conditions in the freight market.

Goshen, Indiana

https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/workforce/article/15816579/trailer-manufacturer-wabash-shutters-plants-following-difficult-2025

Indiana has a new CEO. Worried?

Dura-Shiloh will close its Goshen, Indiana plant by March 31st. This closure will result in 172 employee terminations. The company issued a WARN notice on February 2nd. A law firm is investigating an alleged WARN Act violation. The notice provided 57 days, which is less than the required 60 days

https://wsbt.com/news/local/goshen-dura-shiloh-plant-closure-to-lay-off-hundreds-as-shutdown-nears

United Steelworkers members rejected a contract extension offer. These workers are at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery. The union represents about 800 employees there. Differences exist over seniority, layoffs, and wages. The current collective bargaining agreement expires.

https://boereport.com/2026/01/31/bps-whiting-refinery-union-workers-reject-contract-extension/

Initial unemployment filings in Indiana decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. New jobless claims fell to 3,203 in the week ending January 24. This was down from 3,789 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also dropped to 209,000.

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2026/02/01/unemployment-numbers/88413431007/

https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/inari-agriculture-to-lay-off-64-workers-at-west-lafayette-facility

The co is doin layoffs. They make orthopedic products. Employees are located outside of Warsaw. The company wants to make more $$$.

https://wsbt.com/news/local/layoffs-underway-warsaw-based-zimmer-biomet-people-losing-lost-jobs-unemployed-unemployment-warsaw-laid-off-warn-notice-workers

I have an opportunity with MHS Indiana, however these post make me rethink my decision to take the position?

Lafayette, Indiana-based Wabash National Services and Wabash National Wabash National Services will close its northern Indiana manufacturing facility in Goshen, resulting in the permanent layoff of 144 workers, according to a notice filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/wabash-national-to-close-goshen-facility-affecting-144-workers/

• Barton Malow confirmed layoffs at the $3 billion GM and Samsung SDI battery cell plant in New Carlisle, Indiana, as construction enters a slower phase.
• The company described the cuts as a normal part of the construction cycle and noted that affected workers may return once project activity increases.
• The Indiana facility, part of GM’s goal to produce 1 million electric vehicles annually in North America, includes two large buildings valued at $875 million and $855 million.
• Work paused as Samsung reviewed equipment design changes, though construction is still expected to finish by December 2027.
• The slowdown reflects broader trends in manufacturing and clean-tech construction, with similar delays at Kore Power’s Arizona site and Intel’s Ohio One semiconductor project.

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/layoffs-barton-malow-gm-samsung-battery-plant-project/804813/

https://www.14news.com/2025/09/05/perdue-farms-reports-upcoming-mass-layoff-washington-facility/

WASHINGTON, Ind. (WFIE) - Perdue Farms announced a mass layoff at the Washington, Indiana facility. Officials say second shift will be eliminated on October...
Company: Perdue Farms
Locations: Washington, IN
Published At: 09/05/2025 & 09:21 PM UTC
Industry: Food processing

Title: Former WTHR employee concerned acquisition between TEGNA and Nexstar may lead to layoffs
Company/Org: WTHR, potential impact from TEGNA and Nexstar
News Source: IndyStar
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Summary: A former WTHR producer says a possible Nexstar acquisition of TEGNA could trigger newsroom layoffs, reflecting consolidation concerns across local media.
URL: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2025/08/20/wthr-acquistion-tegna-layoffs-nexstar-fcc-fox59-cbs4-indianapolis/85727773007/