Michigan Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in Michigan recorded 4 WARN Act notices in November 2013, covering approximately 332 workers and down 34% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 146 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 118 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 146 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 118 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 186 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 94 |
| Genesee | 1 | 52 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 186 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 118 |
| Dexter | 1 | 94 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 68 |
| Grand Blanc | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 332 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit National Testing Laboratory | Detroit | 118 | Closure | |
| ReCellular | Dexter | 94 | Closure | |
| Allied Systems Holdings | Dearborn | 68 | Closure | |
| Inalfa Roof Systems | Grand Blanc | 52 | Closure |
Leading the list was Detroit National Testing Laboratory at its Detroit facility, reporting 118 affected workers. ReCellular followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.