Michigan Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2014, displacing an estimated 881 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and up 275% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 220 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 359 |
| Education | 1 | 287 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 179 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 359 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Education reported 287 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 825 |
| Oakland | 1 | 56 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 94% of all affected workers with 825 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 3 | 825 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 881 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Detroit | 359 | Closure | |
| Head Start | Detroit | 287 | Closure | |
| Caraco Pharmaceuticals Laboratories | Detroit | 179 | Closure | |
| Csc | Auburn Hills | 56 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Sodexo at its Detroit facility, reporting 359 affected workers. Head Start followed with 287 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.