Michigan Layoffs — February 2012
Employers in Michigan logged 2 WARN Act notices in February 2012, involving roughly 239 workers — falling below January and roughly flat versus February 2011. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | 187 |
| Transportation | 1 | 52 |
The Real Estate sector dominated layoff filings with 187 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 187 |
| Kent | 1 | 52 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 187 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 187 |
| Layoff | 1 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acord Leasing | Auburn Hills | 187 | Closure | |
| Republic Airways | Grand Rapids | 52 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Acord Leasing at its Auburn Hills facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Republic Airways followed with 52 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Real Estate 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.