Michigan Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Michigan posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2014, affecting an estimated 84 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 94% versus February 2013. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 84 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 84 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 84 |
Kalamazoo absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 84 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River Laboratories | Portage | 84 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Charles River Laboratories at its Portage facility, reporting 84 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.