Indiana Department of Workforce Development Lays Off 123 Workers

Indiana Workforce Programs Face Budget Reductions

Source: (Photo: Abdul-Hakim Shabazz/WIBC) STATEWIDE – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is undergoing a significant reduction in staff, with 123 employees being laid off due to state and federal budget cuts. The affected positions span critical areas including administration, workforce programs, and unemployment insurance, raising concerns about the future of services for Hoosiers. The DWD released a statement emphasizing tha…

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Indiana government layoffs affect workforce and unemployment programs

State government lays off 123 employees due to budget cuts affecting workforce and unemployment programs.

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Layoffs impact 123 employees at Indiana's Department of Workforce Development

The state said the decision to reduce staff was made with "great care and consideration."

Indiana Department of Workforce Development lays off 123 workers

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has announced that 123 employees have been laid off to "remain fiscally responsible" following recent budget cuts. DWD confirmed in a statement to FOX59/CBS4 that 123 employees have been let go, with the department attributing these to "budget reductions at both the state and federal levels." Last month, more than 100 positions at the Indiana Office of Commerce and the Indiana Depar…