Michigan Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Michigan posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2013, affecting an estimated 235 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 36% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 180 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 180 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 180 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 55 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 180 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Geriatric Village | Detroit | 98 | Closure | |
| Cranbrook Geriatric Village | Detroit | 82 | Closure | |
| Pall Life Sciences | Ann Arbor | 55 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Elmwood Geriatric Village at its Detroit facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Cranbrook Geriatric Village followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.