Michigan Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Michigan posted 9 WARN Act notices in August 2020, affecting an estimated 932 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 263% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 386 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 270 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 223 |
| Retail | 1 | 48 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 5 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 386 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 270 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 228 |
| Iosco | 1 | 197 |
| Macomb | 1 | 196 |
| Wayne | 3 | 156 |
| Kent | 1 | 82 |
Oakland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 228 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 223 |
| Oscoda | 1 | 197 |
| Warren | 1 | 196 |
| Detroit | 3 | 156 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 7 | 636 |
| Closure | 2 | 296 |
Closures accounted for 32% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Technologies | Troy | 223 | Closure | |
| Cooper Standard | Oscoda | 197 | Layoff | |
| Aramark | Warren | 196 | Layoff | |
| Sky Chefs | Detroit | 102 | Layoff | |
| HMSHost | Grand Rapids | 82 | Layoff | |
| Vetta | Fowlerville | 73 | Closure | |
| Hudson Group | Detroit | 48 | Layoff | |
| DTW Wine Bar | Detroit | 6 | Layoff | |
| Maritz | Southfield | 5 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Ascension Technologies at its Troy facility, reporting 223 affected workers. Cooper Standard followed with 197 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.