Michigan Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Michigan logged 4 WARN Act notices in April 2012, involving roughly 275 workers — falling below March. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 151 |
| Retail | 1 | 81 |
| Construction | 1 | 43 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 151 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Retail reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 193 |
| Oakland | 2 | 82 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 150 |
| Novi | 2 | 82 |
| Canton | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 275 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Detroit | 150 | Closure | |
| The Great Indoors Store #1910 | Novi | 81 | Closure | |
| Marble and Granite Works | Canton | 43 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Novi | 1 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Sodexo at its Detroit facility, reporting 150 affected workers. The Great Indoors Store #1910 followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.