Michigan Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Michigan recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2015, covering approximately 63 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 42% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 63 |
The Government sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 63 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 63 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 63 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Linen Service | Detroit | 63 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Total Linen Service at its Detroit facility, reporting 63 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.