Michigan Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Michigan recorded 1 WARN Act notices in May 2021, covering approximately 78 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 98% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 78 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 78 |
Kent was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 78 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Mogul Piston Rings | Sparta | 78 | Closure |
Leading the list was Federal Mogul Piston Rings at its Sparta facility, reporting 78 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.