Michigan Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Michigan filed 5 WARN Act notices in July 2019, impacting roughly 369 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 427% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 130 |
| Retail | 1 | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 84 |
| Education | 1 | 49 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 130 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 130 |
| Macomb | 1 | 106 |
| Wayne | 2 | 91 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 42 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 130 |
| Clinton Township | 1 | 106 |
| Garden City | 1 | 49 |
| Holland | 1 | 42 |
| Livonia | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 179 |
| Closure | 2 | 148 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | Jackson | 130 | Layoff | |
| Nordstrom | Clinton Township | 106 | Closure | |
| Community Development Institute Head Start | Garden City | 49 | Layoff | |
| Graham Packaging | Holland | 42 | ||
| A123 Systems LLC - Livonia | Livonia | 42 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Alorica at its Jackson facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Nordstrom followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.