Michigan Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in Michigan logged 1 WARN Act notices in June 2017, involving roughly 5 workers — falling below May and down 99% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 5 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 5 |
The Wholesale Trade sector dominated layoff filings with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 5 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 5 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B Bachrach | Auburn Hills | 5 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at B&B Bachrach at its Auburn Hills facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.