Michigan Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, affecting an estimated 97 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 84% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 63 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 34 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 63 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 34 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse | 1 | 63 |
| Wayne | 1 | 34 |
Grand Traverse felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 1 | 63 |
| Detroit | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microline Technology | Traverse City | 63 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Detroit | 34 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Microline Technology at its Traverse City facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.