Michigan Layoffs — December 2024
Employers in Michigan posted 16 WARN Act notices in December 2024, affecting an estimated 2,625 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 60% versus December 2023. The average filing covered 164 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 902 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 824 |
| Transportation | 2 | 704 |
| Education | 1 | 192 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 902 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 824 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 4 | 946 |
| Macomb | 5 | 864 |
| Oakland | 3 | 454 |
| Ingham | 1 | 192 |
| Saginaw | 2 | 156 |
Wayne felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 946 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 4 | 946 |
| Warren | 4 | 861 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 243 |
| East Lansing | 1 | 192 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 | 179 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 465 |
| Layoff | 3 | 304 |
Closures accounted for 18% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Logistics Insights | Detroit | 352 | ||
| Logistics Insight | Detroit | 352 | ||
| Webasto Roof Systems | Rochester Hills | 243 | Closure | |
| PharmaCann | Warren | 222 | Closure | |
| Allied Universal at General Motors | Warren | 213 | Layoff | |
| Universal Protections Service | Warren | 213 | ||
| Allied Universal (GM Tech Center) | Warren | 213 | ||
| University of Michigan Health Plan | East Lansing | 192 | ||
| Samsung | Auburn Hills | 179 | ||
| Allied Universal | Detroit | 121 | ||
| Universal Protections Service | Detroit | 121 | ||
| Charter Communications Regional Support Center | Saginaw | 78 | Layoff | |
| Charter Communication: Saginaw | Saginaw | 78 | ||
| Hyzon Motors USA | Troy | 32 | ||
| Vibracoustic USA | Sandusky | 13 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Universal Logistics Insights at its Detroit facility, reporting 352 affected workers. Logistics Insight followed with 352 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.