Michigan Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in Michigan logged 4 WARN Act notices in November 2013, involving roughly 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 dominated layoff filings with 146 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 118 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 186 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 94 |
| Genesee | 1 | 52 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
The biggest impact was at 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.
This data points to 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.