Michigan Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Michigan reported 4 WARN Act notices in July 2024, displacing an estimated 299 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 65% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 231 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 63 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 231 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 3 | 243 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 56 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 243 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 2 | 238 |
| Marysville | 1 | 56 |
| Dearborn | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 243 |
| Closure | 1 | 56 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Interiors | Detroit | 175 | Layoff | |
| Commonwealth/McCann | Detroit | 63 | Layoff | |
| Heartland Steel Products, LLC (Marysville Facilities) | Marysville | 56 | Closure | |
| The Dearborn Inn, Marriott (Updated) | Dearborn | 5 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Bridgewater Interiors at its Detroit facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Commonwealth/McCann followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.