Michigan Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Michigan posted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2013, affecting an estimated 225 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 225 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 225 |
Oakland was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The largest notice was filed by Entertainment Publications at its Troy facility, reporting 225 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.