Michigan Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Michigan logged 7 WARN Act notices in January 2019, involving roughly 601 workers — falling below December and up 27% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 300 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 115 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 97 |
| Utilities | 1 | 89 |
The Professional Services sector dominated layoff filings with 300 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 4 | 310 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 115 |
| Marquette | 1 | 89 |
| Ingham | 1 | 87 |
Oakland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 3 | 213 |
| Ypsilanti | 1 | 115 |
| Waterford | 1 | 97 |
| Marquette | 1 | 89 |
| Lansing | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 388 |
| Layoff | 3 | 213 |
The high proportion of closures (65% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal McCann Worldwide | Birmingham | 116 | Layoff | |
| Trinity Health Senior Communities | Ypsilanti | 115 | Closure | |
| Tribus Services | Waterford | 97 | Closure | |
| Reprise Media | Birmingham | 92 | Layoff | |
| WE Energies | Marquette | 89 | Closure | |
| Tribus Services | Lansing | 87 | Closure | |
| Mediabrands Worldwide | Birmingham | 5 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Universal McCann Worldwide at its Birmingham facility, reporting 116 affected workers. Trinity Health Senior Communities followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.