Michigan Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Michigan reported 5 WARN Act notices in May 2023, displacing an estimated 892 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and up 23% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 178 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 892 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 892 workers across 5 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 558 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 171 |
| Oakland | 1 | 98 |
| Bay | 1 | 65 |
Wayne saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 558 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 558 |
| Holland | 1 | 171 |
| Farmington | 1 | 98 |
| Pinconning | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 794 |
| Layoff | 1 | 98 |
The high proportion of closures (89% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | Detroit | 332 | Closure | |
| Lear | Detroit | 226 | Closure | |
| Illinois Tool Wolks | Holland | 171 | Closure | |
| Lordstown Motors | Farmington | 98 | Layoff | |
| Tubular Metal Systems | Pinconning | 65 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Lear at its Detroit facility, reporting 332 affected workers. Lear followed with 226 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.