Michigan Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2013, displacing an estimated 476 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 207% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 238 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 372 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 104 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 372 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 372 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 104 |
Oakland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 372 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 372 |
| Milan | 1 | 104 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 476 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | Troy | 372 | Closure | |
| Inergy Automotive | Milan | 104 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from JPMorgan Chase at its Troy facility, reporting 372 affected workers. Inergy Automotive followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.