Total Workers Affected
431
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction
Gibson County Coal
431 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 431
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 144
- Avg / notice
Gibson County Coal has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 431 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Gibson County Coal has 3 recorded filings covering 431 workers across 1 state, primarily IN, the 441st-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 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
Gibson County Coal put 431 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 441st-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #441
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 6%
- larger than 94% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by IN
Where Gibson County Coal Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
3
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Apr 2020
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) 30.0%
431 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
Owensville, IN · Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction
Effective: Apr 26, 2020
117
workers
Filed Apr 15, 2020
2019
Mass Layoff
Owensville, IN · Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction
Effective: Nov 15, 2019
184
workers
Filed Nov 15, 2019
2015
Mass Layoff
Princeton, IN · Educational Services
Effective: Jan 6, 2016
130
workers
Filed Nov 6, 2015
How Gibson County Coal compares in Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP | 4,000 | 1 | TX |
| 2 | ExxonMobil | 1,600 | 1 | TX |
| 3 | Black Panther Mining | 494 | 1 | IN |
| 4 | Gibson County Coal (this page) | 431 | 3 | IN |
| 5 | White Stallion Energy | 420 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Five Star Mining | 380 | 1 | IN |
| 7 | Peabody Energy | 230 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | Triad Mining | 204 | 2 | IN |
| 9 | Peabody Indiana Services | 176 | 2 | IN |
What this means for IN workers
Gibson County Coal has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 431 workers, most recently on Apr 15, 2020.
- 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 Gibson County Coal'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 Gibson County Coal WARN Record
Gibson County Coal has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 431 workers between Nov 6, 2015 and Apr 15, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Gibson County Coal ranks #68 of 805 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 400 affected workers -- Gibson County Coal's 431 sits in line with that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to IN's workforce agency, in the Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 144 workers per notice, Gibson County Coal's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 3 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on IN-based Gibson County Coal notices should contact the IN workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gibson County Coal laying off workers? ▼
Gibson County Coal has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 431 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 15, 2020.
How many people has Gibson County Coal laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Gibson County Coal has affected 431 workers total, averaging 144 workers per notice.
What states has Gibson County Coal had layoffs in? ▼
Gibson County Coal 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 Gibson County Coal 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 Gibson County Coal's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Gibson County Coal has affected 431 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Mining & Oil and Gas Extraction 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 Editorial
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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