Michigan Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Michigan logged 5 WARN Act notices in August 2012, involving roughly 817 workers — climbing above July and up 212% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 163 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 464 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 322 |
| Transportation | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 464 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 322 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 428 |
| Oakland | 1 | 260 |
| Osceola | 1 | 98 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 31 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 428 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn | 1 | 322 |
| Novi | 1 | 260 |
| Taylor | 1 | 106 |
| Evart | 1 | 98 |
| Freeland | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 719 |
| Layoff | 1 | 98 |
The high proportion of closures (88% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency | Dearborn | 322 | Closure | |
| Caparo Automotive Components | Novi | 260 | Closure | |
| AlkenZiegler | Taylor | 106 | Closure | |
| Dean Foods/Liberty Dairy | Evart | 98 | Layoff | |
| Regional Elite Airline Services | Freeland | 31 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Hyatt Regency at its Dearborn facility, reporting 322 affected workers. Caparo Automotive Components followed with 260 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.