Michigan Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in March 2014, impacting roughly 507 workers — representing a notable rise over February and up 125% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 270 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 190 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 47 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 270 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 190 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 250 |
| Berrien | 1 | 190 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 47 |
| Otsego | 1 | 20 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock | 1 | 250 |
| Berrien Center | 1 | 190 |
| Saline | 1 | 47 |
| Gaylord | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 507 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Services | Flat Rock | 250 | Closure | |
| Lakeland Specialty Hospital | Berrien Center | 190 | Closure | |
| Associated Spring | Saline | 47 | Closure | |
| Consolidated Transport Services/Tandem Eastern | Gaylord | 20 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Logistics Services at its Flat Rock facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Lakeland Specialty Hospital followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.