Michigan Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Michigan recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2019, covering approximately 130 workers — marking a decline from October and down 77% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 130 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 130 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 73 |
| Oakland | 1 | 50 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 7 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 73 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 1 | 73 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 50 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 123 |
| Layoff | 1 | 7 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmCane Sugar | Taylor | 73 | Closure | |
| P&F Systems | Auburn Hills | 50 | Closure | |
| Nestle | Kalamazoo | 7 | Layoff |
Leading the list was AmCane Sugar at its Taylor facility, reporting 73 affected workers. P&F Systems followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.