Michigan Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Michigan recorded 23 WARN Act notices in July 2020, covering approximately 6,484 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and up 1657% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 282 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 5,146 |
| Transportation | 2 | 436 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 414 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 367 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 71 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 5,146 workers across 12 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 436 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 7 | 4,852 |
| Kent | 6 | 669 |
| Oakland | 3 | 364 |
| Cheboygan | 1 | 236 |
| Calhoun | 2 | 186 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 4,852 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 6 | 4,802 |
| Grand Rapids | 5 | 598 |
| Cheboygan | 1 | 236 |
| Clarkston | 1 | 228 |
| Albion | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 16 | 5,698 |
| Closure | 6 | 728 |
Closures accounted for 11% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit | 2,554 | Layoff | |
| Delaware North | Detroit | 1,696 | Layoff | |
| Amway Grand Plaza Hotel | Grand Rapids | 355 | Layoff | |
| Delta Airlines | Detroit | 246 | Layoff | |
| VitalCare and VitalCare HME | Cheboygan | 236 | Closure | |
| Marelli Automotive Lighting | Clarkston | 228 | Closure | |
| Spirit Airlines | Detroit | 190 | Layoff | |
| JW Marriott | Grand Rapids | 144 | Layoff | |
| Bon Appetit Management | Albion | 129 | Layoff | |
| LG Electronics Vehicle Components USA | Hazel Park | 79 | Closure | |
| McLaren Bay Region | Bay City | 74 | Layoff | |
| Advance Local Media | Walker | 71 | Closure | |
| Doubletree Suites | Detroit | 58 | Layoff | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | Detroit | 58 | ||
| Marley Precision | Battle Creek | 57 | Closure |
Leading the list was MotorCity Casino Hotel at its Detroit facility, reporting 2,554 affected workers. Delaware North followed with 1,696 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.