Michigan Layoffs — August 2019

Employers in Michigan submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2019, putting at risk an estimated 257 workers — down from July and down 42% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 162 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 95 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 116 workers across 2 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 18% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Presbyterian Villages of Michigan at its Southfield facility, reporting 95 affected workers. US Steel Corporation - Great Lakes Works followed with 58 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight 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.