Michigan Layoffs — December 2025
Employers in Michigan posted 11 WARN Act notices in December 2025, affecting an estimated 1,577 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 40% versus December 2024. The average filing covered 143 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 702 |
| Utilities | 3 | 313 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 265 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 154 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 702 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Utilities reported 313 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 4 | 722 |
| Oakland | 3 | 491 |
| Midland | 2 | 230 |
| Gratiot | 1 | 72 |
| Ingham | 1 | 62 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 722 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 3 | 568 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 | 265 |
| Midland | 2 | 230 |
| Dearborn Heights | 1 | 154 |
| Hazel Park | 1 | 143 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 640 |
| Layoff | 2 | 297 |
Closures accounted for 41% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA | Farmington Hills | 265 | Closure | |
| Oakland Stamping LLC, DBA AUTOKINITON | Detroit | 201 | ||
| Oakland Stamping LLC, DBA AUTOKINITON | Detroit | 193 | ||
| Oakland Stamping LLC, DBA AUTOKINITON | Detroit | 174 | ||
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights | 154 | Layoff | |
| Avancez | Hazel Park | 143 | Layoff | |
| XALT Energy MI | Midland | 123 | Closure | |
| Freudenberg Battery Power Systems | Midland | 107 | Closure | |
| Freudenberg Battery Power Systems | Auburn Hills | 83 | Closure | |
| IAC Alma | Alma | 72 | ||
| C3 Industries | Webberville | 62 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA at its Farmington Hills facility, reporting 265 affected workers. Oakland Stamping LLC, DBA AUTOKINITON followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.