Michigan Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Michigan posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2014, affecting an estimated 109 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 81% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 109 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 109 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 109 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 109 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 109 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Airport Operations DIV | Detroit | 109 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by United Airlines Airport Operations DIV at its Detroit facility, reporting 109 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 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.