Michigan Layoffs — February 2012
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2012, displacing an estimated 239 workers — signaling a deceleration from 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 topped the list of affected industries with 187 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 187 |
| Kent | 1 | 52 |
Oakland saw the most concentrated activity, 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 most significant filing came from Acord Leasing at its Auburn Hills facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Republic Airways followed with 52 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.