Michigan Layoffs — March 2015
Employers in Michigan posted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2015, affecting an estimated 50 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 90% versus March 2014. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 50 |
Oakland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 50 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance One | Auburn Hills | 50 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Reliance One at its Auburn Hills facility, reporting 50 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.