Michigan Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Michigan reported 5 WARN Act notices in November 2020, displacing an estimated 429 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and up 230% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 196 |
| Transportation | 1 | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 79 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 196 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 196 |
| Arenac | 1 | 154 |
| Wayne | 1 | 75 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 4 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 196 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 2 | 196 |
| Standish | 1 | 154 |
| Trenton | 1 | 75 |
| Capac | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 233 |
| Layoff | 1 | 98 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPL Transition Services/Globe Fire Sprinkler | Standish | 154 | Closure | |
| Eurest (Compass Group USA, INC) | Auburn Hills | 98 | Layoff | |
| Compass Group USA | Auburn Hills | 98 | ||
| Eastman Chemical | Trenton | 75 | Closure | |
| Keihin Michigan Manufacturing | Capac | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from TPL Transition Services/Globe Fire Sprinkler at its Standish facility, reporting 154 affected workers. Eurest (Compass Group USA, INC) followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.