Michigan Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Michigan recorded 4 WARN Act notices in July 2022, covering approximately 255 workers — marking a decline from June and up 72% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 188 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 188 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 91 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 67 |
| Bay | 1 | 50 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 47 |
Macomb felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 91 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Clemens | 1 | 91 |
| Hillsdale | 1 | 67 |
| Bay City | 1 | 50 |
| Frankenmuth | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resonetics | Mt. Clemens | 91 | ||
| Bon Appetit Management | Hillsdale | 67 | Closure | |
| Michigan Brand | Bay City | 50 | ||
| Advanced Input Systems | Frankenmuth | 47 |
Leading the list was Resonetics at its Mt. Clemens facility, reporting 91 affected workers. Bon Appetit Management followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.