Indiana

Indiana Layoff Resources

If you have been laid off in Indiana, these resources can help you apply for unemployment, understand layoff-notice rules, find health coverage, seek financial assistance, locate workforce services, and get reliable information about possible workplace problems.

Eligibility requirements vary by program. Use the links below to check current rules and apply through the responsible agency.

Unemployment Benefits and Filing

Indiana Unemployment Insurance may provide temporary income if you lost work through no fault of your own. File through Uplink and submit a weekly voucher for each week you request benefits. Unless exempt, you must complete two work-search activities each week and keep records of them.

Layoff-Notice Protections

Indiana does not have a separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN may require advance notice for certain large layoffs or plant closings. Indiana Rapid Response can connect affected workers with unemployment, WorkOne, and training services.

Health-Insurance Coverage

Losing job-based insurance usually creates a special enrollment opportunity. Compare HealthCare.gov coverage, Indiana Medicaid, and COBRA before choosing.

Food, Cash, Childcare, Utility, and Local Assistance

The FSSA Benefits Portal is the main application system for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and certain other benefits. Indiana also offers childcare and energy-assistance programs. For local food, rent, utility, and emergency help, use Indiana 211.

Workforce and Reemployment Services

WorkOne career centers provide no-cost employment and training services, including résumé help, career guidance, workshops, veteran services, computer access, and information about training assistance.

Workplace Problems and Legal Help

The Indiana Department of Labor accepts certain wage claims from former employees. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission handles employment discrimination under state law. Employment complaints to ICRC generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Federal EEOC deadlines may differ.

Civil legal help

Last reviewed: August 2026