Michigan Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Michigan filed 1 WARN Act notices in September 2016, impacting roughly 79 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 90% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 79 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 79 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 79 |
Washtenaw bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adp | Ann Arbor | 79 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Adp at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 79 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.