Michigan Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2011, affecting an estimated 237 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 56% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 79 |
| Education | 1 | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
| Government | 1 | 23 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 79 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1 | 79 |
| Wayne | 1 | 70 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 65 |
| Jackson | 1 | 23 |
Ottawa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Holland | 1 | 79 |
| Detroit | 1 | 70 |
| Port Huron | 1 | 65 |
| Jackson | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 167 |
| Layoff | 1 | 70 |
The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | Holland | 79 | Closure | |
| Detroit Public Library | Detroit | 70 | Layoff | |
| Henkel | Port Huron | 65 | Closure | |
| Consumer Services | Jackson | 23 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Home Depot at its Holland facility, reporting 79 affected workers. Detroit Public Library followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.