Michigan Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 252 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 94% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 174 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 174 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 78 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 1 | 174 |
| Kent | 1 | 78 |
Isabella saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 174 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 174 |
| Sparta | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 78 |
Closures accounted for 31% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Mount Pleasant | 174 | ||
| Federal Mogul Piston Rings | Sparta | 78 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Aramark at its Mount Pleasant facility, reporting 174 affected workers. Federal Mogul Piston Rings followed with 78 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.