Michigan Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2017, impacting roughly 415 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 61% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 208 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 345 |
| Education | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 345 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Education reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 345 |
| Oakland | 1 | 70 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 345 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 1 | 345 |
| Southfield | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 345 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanfeng | Highland Park | 345 | Layoff | |
| Zenith Education Group | Southfield | 70 |
The single largest action involved Yanfeng at its Highland Park facility, reporting 345 affected workers. Zenith Education Group followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.