Michigan Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Michigan reported 8 WARN Act notices in January 2024, displacing an estimated 722 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 42% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 375 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 175 |
| Transportation | 1 | 162 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 10 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 375 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 352 |
| Kent | 2 | 225 |
| Oceana | 1 | 114 |
| Eaton | 1 | 21 |
| Allegan | 1 | 10 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 352 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | 1 | 162 |
| Wayne | 1 | 126 |
| Caledonia | 1 | 114 |
| Shelby Township | 1 | 114 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 111 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 428 |
| Closure | 3 | 294 |
Closures accounted for 41% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS General | Livonia | 162 | Closure | |
| Eagle Staffing Solutions | Wayne | 126 | Layoff | |
| GDI Services | Caledonia | 114 | Layoff | |
| GDI Services | Shelby Township | 114 | Layoff | |
| Graphic Packaging | Wyoming | 111 | Closure | |
| Detroit Chassis | Detroit | 64 | Layoff | |
| Peckham | Charlotte | 21 | Closure | |
| Ropes Courses | Allegan | 10 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from UPS General at its Livonia facility, reporting 162 affected workers. Eagle Staffing Solutions followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.