Michigan Layoffs — October 2005
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2005, displacing an estimated 268 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 64% versus October 2004. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 201 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 67 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 201 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee | 1 | 105 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 96 |
| Wayne | 1 | 67 |
Shiawassee saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Owosso | 1 | 105 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 96 |
| Detroit | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 201 |
| Closure | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 25% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee Co. Comm. Mental Health | Owosso | 105 | Layoff | |
| HOPE Network South | Kalamazoo | 96 | Layoff | |
| Sitel | Detroit | 67 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Shiawassee Co. Comm. Mental Health at its Owosso facility, reporting 105 affected workers. HOPE Network South followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.