Michigan Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Michigan submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, putting at risk an estimated 97 workers — down from April and down 84% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 63 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 34 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 63 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 34 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse | 1 | 63 |
| Wayne | 1 | 34 |
Grand Traverse saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 1 | 63 |
| Detroit | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microline Technology | Traverse City | 63 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Detroit | 34 | Closure |
Topping the list was Microline Technology at its Traverse City facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.