Michigan Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Michigan submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2013, putting at risk an estimated 577 workers — up substantially from July and down 29% versus August 2012. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 208 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 200 |
| Genesee | 1 | 135 |
| Tuscola | 1 | 113 |
| Macomb | 1 | 73 |
| Oakland | 1 | 56 |
Kent was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 200 |
| Flint | 1 | 135 |
| Vassar | 1 | 113 |
| Warren | 1 | 73 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 313 |
| Layoff | 3 | 264 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benteler Automotive | Grand Rapids | 200 | Closure | |
| FirstMerit Bank | Flint | 135 | Layoff | |
| Metavation | Vassar | 113 | Closure | |
| Asset Acceptance | Warren | 73 | Layoff | |
| Sprint | Farmington Hills | 56 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Benteler Automotive at its Grand Rapids facility, reporting 200 affected workers. FirstMerit Bank followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.