Michigan Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2020, affecting an estimated 223 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and down 12% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 119 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 80 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 24 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 119 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 80 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 73 |
| Oakland | 1 | 46 |
| Ingham | 1 | 24 |
Muskegon absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 1 | 80 |
| Sturgis | 1 | 73 |
| Novi | 1 | 46 |
| Lansing | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 126 |
| Layoff | 1 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Specialty Hospital | Muskegon | 80 | Closure | |
| Kroger | Sturgis | 73 | ||
| Le Tote | Novi | 46 | Closure | |
| Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities | Lansing | 24 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Select Specialty Hospital at its Muskegon facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Kroger followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.