Michigan Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Michigan filed 1 WARN Act notices in December 2021, impacting roughly 108 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 90% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 108 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 108 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 108 |
Macomb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 108 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | 1 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 108 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Healthcare | Clinton Township | 108 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Change Healthcare at its Clinton Township facility, reporting 108 affected 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 Healthcare 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.