Michigan Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 456 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 64% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 396 |
| Retail | 2 | 60 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 396 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 396 |
| Berrien | 1 | 50 |
| Lenawee | 1 | 10 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 396 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 396 |
| Benton Harbor | 1 | 50 |
| Adrian | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 456 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group | Detroit | 396 | Closure | |
| Carson's | Benton Harbor | 50 | Closure | |
| Elder-Beerman | Adrian | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Compass Group at its Detroit facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Carson's followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.