Michigan Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2022, displacing an estimated 303 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and up 414% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 303 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 303 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 250 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 53 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 250 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 303 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble Rite | Detroit | 250 | Closure | |
| Pretium Packaging | Ypsilanti | 53 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Assemble Rite at its Detroit facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Pretium Packaging followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.