Michigan Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2012, affecting an estimated 275 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 151 |
| Retail | 1 | 81 |
| Construction | 1 | 43 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 151 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 193 |
| Oakland | 2 | 82 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 150 |
| Novi | 2 | 82 |
| Canton | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 275 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Detroit | 150 | Closure | |
| The Great Indoors Store #1910 | Novi | 81 | Closure | |
| Marble and Granite Works | Canton | 43 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Novi | 1 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Sodexo at its Detroit facility, reporting 150 affected workers. The Great Indoors Store #1910 followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.