Michigan Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Michigan filed 11 WARN Act notices in November 2023, impacting roughly 1,316 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 22% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 887 |
| Real Estate | 3 | 302 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 127 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 887 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Real Estate reported 302 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 3 | 381 |
| Oakland | 3 | 338 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 204 |
| Saint Joseph | 1 | 183 |
| Mecosta | 1 | 114 |
Kent was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 381 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 3 | 381 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 204 |
| Sturgis | 1 | 183 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 152 |
| Remus | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 389 |
| Closure | 2 | 252 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Thermal Products | Saint Clair | 204 | Closure | |
| Morgan Olson | Sturgis | 183 | Layoff | |
| Lordstown Motors | Farmington Hills | 152 | ||
| Shamrock Leasing | Grand Rapids | 127 | ||
| Beene Garter Human Capital Mgm | Grand Rapids | 127 | ||
| Shamrock Leasing | Grand Rapids | 127 | ||
| Leprino Foods | Remus | 114 | Layoff | |
| Magna Seating | Auburn Hills | 94 | ||
| GEDIA Michigan | Lake Orion | 92 | Layoff | |
| Dakkota Integrated Systems | Sterling Heights | 48 | Closure | |
| Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights | 48 |
The single largest action involved Dana Thermal Products at its Saint Clair facility, reporting 204 affected workers. Morgan Olson followed with 183 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.