Michigan Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2021, impacting roughly 313 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 180 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 1 | 174 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 110 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 23 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 6 |
Isabella bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 174 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount 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 | Mount Pleasant | 174 | ||
| Progenity | Ann Arbor | 110 | Layoff | |
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components | Litchfield | 23 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Saginaw | 6 |
The single largest action involved Aramark at its Mount Pleasant facility, reporting 174 affected workers. Progenity followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.