Michigan Layoffs — March 2011
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2011, affecting an estimated 145 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 80 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 80 |
| Macomb | 1 | 65 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 80 |
| Warren | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 80 |
| Closure | 1 | 65 |
Closures accounted for 45% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus | Troy | 80 | Layoff | |
| International Automotive Components | Warren | 65 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Micro Focus at its Troy facility, reporting 80 affected workers. International Automotive Components followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.