Michigan Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Michigan submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2021, putting at risk an estimated 442 workers — up substantially from January and down 44% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 396 |
| Retail | 1 | 46 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 396 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 46 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 334 |
| Oakland | 2 | 108 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 334 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 334 |
| Pontiac | 1 | 62 |
| Novi | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 396 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Chefs | Detroit | 334 | Closure | |
| Pitney Bowes Presort Services | Pontiac | 62 | Closure | |
| Le Tote | Novi | 46 |
Topping the list was Sky Chefs at its Detroit facility, reporting 334 affected workers. Pitney Bowes Presort Services followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.