Michigan Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2019, putting at risk an estimated 253 workers — down from September and up 12% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 115 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 68 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 67 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 115 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 115 |
| Muskegon | 1 | 68 |
| Jackson | 1 | 67 |
| Oakland | 1 | 3 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 1 | 115 |
| Muskegon | 1 | 68 |
| Jackson | 1 | 67 |
| Novi | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 135 |
| Layoff | 2 | 118 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower International | Livonia | 115 | Layoff | |
| Hemisphere Design Works | Muskegon | 68 | Closure | |
| Alorica | Jackson | 67 | Closure | |
| OakWood Worldwide (US) | Novi | 3 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Tower International at its Livonia facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Hemisphere Design Works followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.