Michigan Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2022, affecting an estimated 1,076 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 2974% versus November 2021. The average filing covered 215 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 633 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 330 |
| Education | 1 | 113 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 633 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 330 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 2 | 633 |
| Washtenaw | 2 | 330 |
| Wayne | 1 | 113 |
Muskegon bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 633 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 2 | 633 |
| Ann Arbor | 2 | 330 |
| Detroit | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 389 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Industries | Muskegon | 389 | Closure | |
| PACE Industries | Muskegon | 244 | ||
| Home Point Financial Corporation (DBA Homepoint) | Ann Arbor | 217 | ||
| Wayne Metropolitan Community | Detroit | 113 | ||
| HomePoint Financial | Ann Arbor | 113 |
The largest notice was filed by Pace Industries at its Muskegon facility, reporting 389 affected workers. PACE Industries followed with 244 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.