Michigan Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Michigan submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2018, putting at risk an estimated 298 workers — down from February and down 88% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 127 |
| Transportation | 1 | 114 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 57 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 127 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 241 |
| Oakland | 1 | 57 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 241 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 1 | 127 |
| Detroit | 1 | 114 |
| Troy | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 171 |
| Layoff | 1 | 127 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly | Highland Park | 127 | Layoff | |
| Envoy | Detroit | 114 | Closure | |
| Quest Diagnostics | Troy | 57 | Closure |
Topping the list was Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly at its Highland Park facility, reporting 127 affected workers. Envoy followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.