Michigan Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Michigan submitted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2014, putting at risk an estimated 232 workers — down from May and down 80% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 80 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 80 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lenawee | 1 | 80 |
| Kent | 1 | 72 |
| Wayne | 1 | 50 |
| Oakland | 1 | 30 |
Lenawee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh | 1 | 80 |
| Kentwood | 1 | 72 |
| Detroit | 1 | 50 |
| Birmingham | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 122 |
| Layoff | 2 | 110 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old National Bancorp | Tecumseh | 80 | Layoff | |
| Sassy | Kentwood | 72 | Closure | |
| HMS Host | Detroit | 50 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Birmingham | 30 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Old National Bancorp at its Tecumseh facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Sassy followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.