Michigan Layoffs — January 2018
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2018, displacing an estimated 472 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 56% versus January 2017. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 330 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 142 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 330 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham | 1 | 172 |
| Oakland | 1 | 158 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 142 |
Ingham bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 172 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 1 | 172 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 158 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 142 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 330 |
| Layoff | 1 | 142 |
The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Club #8137 | Lansing | 172 | Closure | |
| Sam's Club #4812 | Farmington Hills | 158 | Closure | |
| Bosal Industries | Ypsilanti | 142 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Sam's Club #8137 at its Lansing facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Sam's Club #4812 followed with 158 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.