Michigan Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2020, putting at risk an estimated 223 workers — down from September and down 12% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 119 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 80 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 24 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 119 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 80 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 73 |
| Oakland | 1 | 46 |
| Ingham | 1 | 24 |
Muskegon saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 80 |
| Sturgis | 1 | 73 |
| Novi | 1 | 46 |
| Lansing | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 126 |
| Layoff | 1 | 24 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Specialty Hospital | Muskegon | 80 | Closure | |
| Kroger | Sturgis | 73 | ||
| Le Tote | Novi | 46 | Closure | |
| Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities | Lansing | 24 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Select Specialty Hospital at its Muskegon facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Kroger followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.