Michigan Layoffs — January 2015
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2015, displacing an estimated 379 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 62% versus January 2014. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 162 |
| Retail | 1 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 68 |
| Transportation | 1 | 7 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 162 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 162 |
| Oakland | 1 | 142 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 68 |
| Ingham | 1 | 7 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 162 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 1 | 162 |
| Southfield | 1 | 142 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 68 |
| Lansing | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 217 |
| Layoff | 1 | 162 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technicolor Video Cassette of Michigan | Livonia | 162 | Layoff | |
| Macy's | Southfield | 142 | Closure | |
| Apothecary Products | St. Charles | 68 | Closure | |
| Comprehensive Logistics | Lansing | 7 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Technicolor Video Cassette of Michigan at its Livonia facility, reporting 162 affected workers. Macy's followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.