Michigan Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Michigan filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2024, impacting roughly 582 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 86% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 191 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 175 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 156 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 191 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 2 | 331 |
| Oakland | 1 | 191 |
| Jackson | 1 | 60 |
Washtenaw saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 331 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 1 | 191 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 175 |
| Saline | 1 | 156 |
| Jackson | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 522 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid Distribution Center | Waterford | 191 | Closure | |
| NeuMoDx Molecular | Ann Arbor | 175 | Closure | |
| ABC Group Sales & Engineering | Saline | 156 | Closure | |
| Flagstar Bank, N.A | Jackson | 60 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Rite Aid Distribution Center at its Waterford facility, reporting 191 affected workers. NeuMoDx Molecular followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.