Michigan Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Michigan reported 1 WARN Act notices in October 2016, displacing an estimated 98 workers — signaling an acceleration from 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 topped the list of affected industries with 98 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 98 |
Macomb was the epicenter of layoff 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 most significant filing came from Faurecia at its Sterling Heights facility, reporting 98 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.