Michigan Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Michigan submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 106 workers — down from July and up 68% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 106 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 106 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 106 |
Kent was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 106 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialog Direct (Nova 1) | Grand Rapids | 106 | Closure |
Topping the list was Dialog Direct (Nova 1) at its Grand Rapids facility, reporting 106 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.