Michigan Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Michigan posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2021, affecting an estimated 313 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 92% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 180 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 110 |
| Utilities | 1 | 23 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 180 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 1 | 174 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 110 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 23 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Isabella was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 174 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant | 1 | 174 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 110 |
| Litchfield | 1 | 23 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 110 |
| Closure | 1 | 23 |
Closures accounted for 7% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Mt. Pleasant | 174 | ||
| Progenity | Ann Arbor | 110 | Layoff | |
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components | Litchfield | 23 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Saginaw | 6 |
The largest notice was filed by Aramark at its Mt. Pleasant facility, reporting 174 affected workers. Progenity followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.