Michigan Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Michigan filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2023, impacting roughly 293 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 71% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 113 |
| Government | 1 | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 90 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 113 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Government reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 113 |
| Genesee | 1 | 90 |
| Berrien | 1 | 90 |
Washtenaw was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 113 |
| Flint | 1 | 90 |
| Benton Harbor | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 203 |
| Closure | 1 | 90 |
Closures accounted for 31% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Point Financial | Ann Arbor | 113 | Layoff | |
| Filint And Genesee Chamber Of Commerce | Flint | 90 | Layoff | |
| Dawson Manufacturing | Benton Harbor | 90 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Home Point Financial at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Filint And Genesee Chamber Of Commerce followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.