Michigan Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2014, affecting an estimated 282 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 15% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 188 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
The Education sector saw the heaviest impact with 188 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 1 | 188 |
| Oakland | 1 | 94 |
Calhoun bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 188 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1 | 188 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 94 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Commonwealth | Albion | 188 | Closure | |
| American Laser Skincare | Farmington Hills | 94 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Starr Commonwealth at its Albion facility, reporting 188 affected workers. American Laser Skincare followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.