Michigan Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Michigan submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, putting at risk an estimated 373 workers — down from January and up 344% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 186 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 248 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 125 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 248 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1 | 248 |
| Macomb | 1 | 125 |
Genesee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 248 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 1 | 248 |
| Warren | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 248 |
| Layoff | 1 | 125 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meijer Store #28 | Flint | 248 | Closure | |
| Asset Acceptance | Warren | 125 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Meijer Store #28 at its Flint facility, reporting 248 affected workers. Asset Acceptance followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.