Michigan Layoffs — June 2004
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2004, affecting an estimated 259 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 28% versus June 2003. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 259 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 259 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 152 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 107 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 152 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 152 |
| Portage | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 152 |
| Layoff | 1 | 107 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmniCare TPA | Detroit | 152 | Closure | |
| D & L Industrial Services | Portage | 107 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by OmniCare TPA at its Detroit facility, reporting 152 affected workers. D & L Industrial Services followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Michigan. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Michigan WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.