Michigan Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Michigan logged 3 WARN Act notices in December 2014, involving roughly 188 workers — falling below November and down 72% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 130 |
| Transportation | 1 | 58 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 130 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 2 | 130 |
| Ingham | 1 | 58 |
Calhoun absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1 | 70 |
| Battle Creek | 1 | 60 |
| Lansing | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 130 |
| Layoff | 1 | 58 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagnumCare | Albion | 70 | Closure | |
| Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center | Battle Creek | 60 | Closure | |
| Comprehensive Logistics | Lansing | 58 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at MagnumCare at its Albion facility, reporting 70 affected workers. Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.