Michigan Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Michigan filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, impacting roughly 196 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 88% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 41 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2 | 196 |
Oakland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 196 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 1 | 155 |
| Rochester Hills | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 196 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Ground Sanctuary | Pontiac | 155 | Layoff | |
| First Brands Group | Rochester Hills | 41 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved The Common Ground Sanctuary at its Pontiac facility, reporting 155 affected workers. First Brands Group followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.