Michigan Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Michigan recorded 7 WARN Act notices in January 2026, covering approximately 1,577 workers — marking a decline from December and up 121% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 225 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,165 |
| Utilities | 1 | 29 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,165 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 1,332 |
| Oakland | 2 | 134 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 71 |
| Gladwin | 1 | 25 |
| Kent | 1 | 15 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 1,332 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1 | 1,140 |
| Romulus | 1 | 192 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 1 | 105 |
| Battle Creek | 1 | 71 |
| Novi | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 1,432 |
| Closure | 3 | 145 |
Closures accounted for 9% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center | Detroit | 1,140 | Layoff | |
| Yanfeng | Romulus | 192 | Layoff | |
| The Taubman | Bloomfield Hills | 105 | Closure | |
| Post Consumer Brands | Battle Creek | 71 | Layoff | |
| Our Next Energy | Novi | 29 | Layoff | |
| Inline Plastics | Gladwin | 25 | Closure | |
| Fluresh | Grand Rapids | 15 | Closure |
Leading the list was Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,140 affected workers. Yanfeng followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.