Michigan Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Michigan recorded 1 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 6 workers — marking a decline from March and down 100% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 6 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 6 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 6 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Saginaw absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 6 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 6 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SodexoMAGIC | Saginaw | 6 | Closure |
Leading the list was SodexoMAGIC at its Saginaw facility, reporting 6 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.