Michigan Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Michigan submitted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2013, putting at risk an estimated 225 workers — down from February and down 62% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 225 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 225 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 225 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 225 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 1 | 225 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 225 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Publications | Troy | 225 | Closure |
Topping the list was Entertainment Publications at its Troy facility, reporting 225 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment 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.