Michigan Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2017, affecting an estimated 577 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 444% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 180 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 120 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 104 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 101 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 180 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 300 |
| Oakland | 2 | 176 |
| Emmet | 1 | 101 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 1 | 180 |
| Farmington Hills | 2 | 176 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 120 |
| Petoskey | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 577 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Fresh Foods (Detroit City Dairy) | Taylor | 180 | Closure | |
| Molina Medical | Dearborn | 120 | Closure | |
| Genpact | Farmington Hills | 104 | Closure | |
| Great Lakes Wine & Spirits | Petoskey | 101 | Closure | |
| Arvato Digital Services | Farmington Hills | 72 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dairy Fresh Foods (Detroit City Dairy) at its Taylor facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Molina Medical followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.