Michigan Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Michigan posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2026, affecting an estimated 41 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 97% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 41 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Michigan this month. A total of 41 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 1 | 41 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 41 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 41 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group | Rochester Hills | 41 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by First Brands Group at its Rochester Hills facility, reporting 41 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Michigan, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels.
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.