Michigan Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, impacting roughly 97 workers — representing a pullback 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 63 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, 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 |
The single largest action involved Microline Technology at its Traverse City facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.