Michigan Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2017, displacing an estimated 415 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 61% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 208 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 345 |
| Education | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 345 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Education reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 345 |
| Oakland | 1 | 70 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 345 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 1 | 345 |
| Southfield | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 345 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanfeng | Highland Park | 345 | Layoff | |
| Zenith Education Group | Southfield | 70 |
The most significant filing came from Yanfeng at its Highland Park facility, reporting 345 affected workers. Zenith Education Group followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.