Total Workers Affected
1,588
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Caterpillar
1,588 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 1,588
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 397
- Avg / notice
Caterpillar has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 1,588 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Caterpillar has 4 recorded filings covering 1,588 workers across 1 state, primarily IN, the 87th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,943 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Caterpillar put 1,588 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 87th-largest WARN footprint of 6,943 tracked employers.
- #87
- of 6,943 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by IN
Where Caterpillar Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,943 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
May 2009
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 60.0%
1,588 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2009
Mass Layoff
Lafayette, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Aug 24, 2009
985
workers
Filed May 15, 2009
Mass Layoff
Lafayette, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 31, 2009
141
workers
Filed May 6, 2009
Mass Layoff
Lafayette, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: May 29, 2009
439
workers
Filed Mar 17, 2009
Mass Layoff
Plainfield, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Apr 30, 2009
23
workers
Filed Feb 20, 2009
How Caterpillar compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Caterpillar (this page) | 1,588 | 4 | IN |
What this means for IN workers
Caterpillar has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 1,588 workers, most recently on May 15, 2009.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in IN, where Caterpillar's filings were reported. IN layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Caterpillar WARN Record
Caterpillar has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 1,588 workers between Feb 20, 2009 and May 15, 2009. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Caterpillar ranks #7 of 809 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Caterpillar's 1,588 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to IN's workforce agency, in the Manufacturing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 397 workers per notice, Caterpillar's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
A typical notice gave 73 days between filing and the effective date, clearing the 60-day federal WARN minimum by 13 days. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caterpillar laying off workers? ▼
Caterpillar has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 1,588 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on May 15, 2009.
How many people has Caterpillar laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Caterpillar has affected 1,588 workers total, averaging 397 workers per notice.
What states has Caterpillar had layoffs in? ▼
Caterpillar has filed WARN notices in 1 state: IN.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Caterpillar layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Caterpillar's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Caterpillar has affected 1,588 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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