Michigan Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Michigan filed 6 WARN Act notices in August 2022, impacting roughly 609 workers — representing a notable rise over July and up 167% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 165 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 89 |
| Government | 1 | 89 |
| Transportation | 1 | 49 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 217 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 165 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 217 |
| Lake | 2 | 178 |
| Kent | 2 | 123 |
| Macomb | 1 | 91 |
Washtenaw bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 217 |
| Baldwin | 2 | 178 |
| Mount Clemens | 1 | 91 |
| Comstock Park | 1 | 74 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 303 |
| Layoff | 1 | 217 |
Closures accounted for 50% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homepoint | Ann Arbor | 217 | Layoff | |
| Resonetics | Mount Clemens | 91 | Closure | |
| GEO Secure Services | Baldwin | 89 | ||
| North Lake Correctional Facility | Baldwin | 89 | Closure | |
| NBHX Trim | Comstock Park | 74 | Closure | |
| MV Transportation | Grand Rapids | 49 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Homepoint at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 217 affected workers. Resonetics followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Finance & Insurance 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.