Michigan Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Michigan filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2022, impacting roughly 289 workers — representing a notable rise over December and up 8% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 143 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 146 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1 | 146 |
| Antrim | 1 | 72 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 71 |
Genesee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 1 | 146 |
| Central Lake | 1 | 72 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 218 |
| Layoff | 1 | 71 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Logistics | Flint | 146 | Closure | |
| Central Lake Armor Express | Central Lake | 72 | Closure | |
| Lear | Roscommon | 71 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Penske Logistics at its Flint facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Central Lake Armor Express followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.