Michigan Layoffs — March 2025
Employers in Michigan reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2025, displacing an estimated 53 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 96% versus March 2024. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 41 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 12 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 41 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 12 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 41 |
| Statewide | 1 | 12 |
Washtenaw was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 41 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 41 |
| Detroit | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 53 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University | Ann Arbor | 41 | Layoff | |
| United States Cellular | Detroit | 12 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Concordia University at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 41 affected workers. United States Cellular followed with 12 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.