Michigan Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Michigan posted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2011, affecting an estimated 262 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 54% versus August 2010. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 104 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 158 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 158 |
| Wayne | 1 | 84 |
| Schoolcraft | 1 | 20 |
Washtenaw was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 158 |
| Canton | 1 | 84 |
| Manistique | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 178 |
| Closure | 1 | 84 |
Closures accounted for 32% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad | Ann Arbor | 158 | Layoff | |
| Durcon | Canton | 84 | Closure | |
| Manistique Papers | Manistique | 20 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Randstad at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Durcon followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.