Michigan Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Michigan submitted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 1,361 workers. The average filing covered 454 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
1,361
Workers Affected
454
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Michigan (DOL/BLS)
5.0%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,855
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.78%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,332 |
| Utilities | 1 | 29 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,332 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Utilities reported 29 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center | Detroit | 1,140 | Layoff | |
| Yanfeng | Romulus | 192 | Layoff | |
| Our Next Energy | Novi | 29 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center at its Detroit facility, reporting 1,140 affected workers. Yanfeng followed with 192 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Michigan for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Michigan.