Michigan Layoffs — December 2022
Employers in Michigan posted 5 WARN Act notices in December 2022, affecting an estimated 488 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 352% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 370 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 118 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 370 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 118 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 268 |
| Kalamazoo | 2 | 118 |
| Cheboygan | 2 | 102 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 268 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 1 | 268 |
| Portage | 2 | 118 |
| Cheboygan | 2 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 268 |
| Layoff | 2 | 110 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faurecia | Highland Park | 268 | Closure | |
| Amerifirst Home Mortgage | Portage | 59 | ||
| Amerifirst Mortgage | Portage | 59 | Layoff | |
| Grand Lakes Tissue | Cheboygan | 51 | Layoff | |
| Great Lakes Tissue | Cheboygan | 51 |
The largest notice was filed by Faurecia at its Highland Park facility, reporting 268 affected workers. Amerifirst Home Mortgage followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.