Michigan Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2021, displacing an estimated 267 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 47% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 267 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 267 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 263 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 4 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 1 | 263 |
| Capac | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Michigan this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marelli Automotive | Clarkston | 263 | ||
| Keihin Michigan Manufacturing | Capac | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Marelli Automotive at its Clarkston facility, reporting 263 affected workers. Keihin Michigan Manufacturing followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.