Michigan Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in July 2017, affecting an estimated 668 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and up 38% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 415 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 145 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 415 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 237 |
| Wayne | 2 | 227 |
| Kent | 1 | 204 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 237 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 227 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 204 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 129 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 464 |
| Layoff | 1 | 204 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dematic | Grand Rapids | 204 | Layoff | |
| Kindred Hospital | Detroit | 145 | Closure | |
| Adient USA | Auburn Hills | 129 | Closure | |
| Dex Yp | Madison Heights | 108 | Closure | |
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles | Detroit | 82 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dematic at its Grand Rapids facility, reporting 204 affected workers. Kindred Hospital followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.