Michigan Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Michigan logged 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, involving roughly 373 workers — falling below January and up 344% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 186 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 248 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 125 |
The Retail sector dominated layoff filings with 248 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1 | 248 |
| Macomb | 1 | 125 |
Genesee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 248 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 1 | 248 |
| Warren | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 248 |
| Layoff | 1 | 125 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meijer Store #28 | Flint | 248 | Closure | |
| Asset Acceptance | Warren | 125 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Meijer Store #28 at its Flint facility, reporting 248 affected workers. Asset Acceptance followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.