Michigan Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Michigan submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2017, putting at risk an estimated 173 workers — up substantially from September and up 77% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 113 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 113 |
| Genesee | 1 | 60 |
Oakland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce Twp | 1 | 113 |
| Flint | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Rehabilitative Services of Michigan | Commerce Twp | 113 | Closure | |
| Automotive Components Carrier | Flint | 60 | Closure |
Topping the list was Home Rehabilitative Services of Michigan at its Commerce Twp facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Automotive Components Carrier followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.