Michigan Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2019, affecting an estimated 338 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 72% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 65 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 100 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 141 |
| Oakland | 1 | 100 |
| Macomb | 1 | 97 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 141 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield | 1 | 100 |
| Sterling Heights | 1 | 97 |
| Taylor | 1 | 76 |
| Detroit | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 173 |
| Layoff | 1 | 65 |
The high proportion of closures (51% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrix | Southfield | 100 | ||
| Lord & Taylor | Sterling Heights | 97 | Closure | |
| Lear | Taylor | 76 | Closure | |
| Conifer Health Solutions; | Detroit | 65 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Concentrix at its Southfield facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Lord & Taylor followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.