Michigan Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Michigan logged 5 WARN Act notices in February 2024, involving roughly 624 workers — falling below January. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 454 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 90 |
| Transportation | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 454 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 250 |
| Oakland | 1 | 190 |
| Alpena | 1 | 184 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 1 | 190 |
| Alpena | 1 | 184 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 90 |
| Romulus | 1 | 80 |
| Livonia | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 374 |
| Layoff | 3 | 250 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Ternes Packaging | Pontiac | 190 | Closure | |
| Decorative Panels International | Alpena | 184 | Closure | |
| Elevance Health | Dearborn | 90 | Layoff | |
| CEVA Logistics | Romulus | 80 | Layoff | |
| Quality Metalcraft | Livonia | 80 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Howard Ternes Packaging at its Pontiac facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Decorative Panels International followed with 184 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to 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.