Michigan Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Michigan recorded 2 WARN Act notices in March 2021, covering approximately 59 workers — marking a decline from February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 59 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham | 1 | 56 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 3 |
Ingham was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 56 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 1 | 56 |
| Capac | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 56 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jd Norman Industries | Leslie | 56 | Closure | |
| Keihin Michigan Manufacturing | Capac | 3 |
Leading the list was Jd Norman Industries at its Leslie facility, reporting 56 affected workers. Keihin Michigan Manufacturing followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.