Michigan Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in July 2016, impacting roughly 484 workers — representing a pullback from June and up 749% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 300 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 126 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 58 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 300 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 126 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1 | 300 |
| Wayne | 3 | 184 |
Ottawa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | 1 | 300 |
| Wayne | 2 | 116 |
| Detroit | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 300 |
| Layoff | 2 | 126 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelenka Farms | Grand Haven | 300 | Closure | |
| Martinrea Hot Stamping | Detroit | 68 | Layoff | |
| Pae | Wayne | 58 | Layoff | |
| Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) | Wayne | 58 |
The single largest action involved Zelenka Farms at its Grand Haven facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Martinrea Hot Stamping followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.