Michigan Layoffs — January 2020
Employers in Michigan reported 7 WARN Act notices in January 2020, displacing an estimated 508 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 15% versus January 2019. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 316 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 108 |
| Transportation | 1 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 316 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 108 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 193 |
| Muskegon | 2 | 106 |
| Macomb | 1 | 84 |
| Oakland | 1 | 66 |
| Kent | 1 | 59 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Romulus | 1 | 122 |
| Muskegon | 2 | 106 |
| Warren | 1 | 84 |
| Detroit | 1 | 71 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 371 |
| Layoff | 2 | 137 |
The high proportion of closures (73% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DST Industries | Romulus | 122 | Closure | |
| Syncreon | Warren | 84 | Closure | |
| GM-UAW Center for Human Resources | Detroit | 71 | Layoff | |
| Latcha And Associates L.L.C | Farmington Hills | 66 | Layoff | |
| Cameron Valves & Process Systems | Muskegon | 64 | Closure | |
| Gill Industries | Grand Rapids | 59 | Closure | |
| Hemisphere Design Works | Muskegon | 42 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from DST Industries at its Romulus facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Syncreon followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.