Michigan Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Michigan reported 1 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 70 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 90% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 70 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 70 |
Calhoun absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 70 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 70 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg | Battle Creek | 70 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Kellogg at its Battle Creek facility, reporting 70 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.