Michigan Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Michigan reported 6 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 1,041 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 25% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 815 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 815 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | 1 | 664 |
| Oakland | 2 | 146 |
| Ingham | 1 | 81 |
| Kent | 1 | 76 |
| Wayne | 1 | 74 |
Bay saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 664 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 1 | 664 |
| Lansing | 1 | 81 |
| Troy | 1 | 76 |
| Comstock Park | 1 | 76 |
| Detroit | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 965 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal | Bay City | 664 | Layoff | |
| Tech Mahindra Americas | Lansing | 81 | Layoff | |
| Cameron Mitchell Restaurants | Troy | 76 | ||
| NBHX Trim | Comstock Park | 76 | Layoff | |
| Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern | Detroit | 74 | Layoff | |
| Bartech Staffing | Southfield | 70 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Allied Universal at its Bay City facility, reporting 664 affected workers. Tech Mahindra Americas followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.