Michigan Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Michigan logged 1 WARN Act notices in October 2016, involving roughly 98 workers — climbing above September and down 89% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 98 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 98 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 98 |
Macomb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Michigan this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faurecia | Sterling Heights | 98 |
The biggest impact was at Faurecia at its Sterling Heights facility, reporting 98 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.