Michigan Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Michigan posted 7 WARN Act notices in April 2017, affecting an estimated 656 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 50% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 249 |
| Retail | 1 | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 170 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 52 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 249 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 185 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 6 | 471 |
| Statewide | 1 | 185 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 471 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redford | 1 | 188 |
| Flint | 1 | 185 |
| Livonia | 2 | 115 |
| Flat Rock | 1 | 61 |
| Romulus | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 410 |
| Closure | 2 | 246 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEVA Logistics U.S | Redford | 188 | Layoff | |
| Dollar Express | Flint | 185 | Closure | |
| A123 Systems | Livonia | 75 | Layoff | |
| First Student | Flat Rock | 61 | Closure | |
| A123 Systems | Romulus | 55 | Layoff | |
| Sodexo | Detroit | 52 | Layoff | |
| Linear AMS | Livonia | 40 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by CEVA Logistics U.S at its Redford facility, reporting 188 affected workers. Dollar Express followed with 185 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.