Michigan Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Michigan filed 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, impacting roughly 76 workers — representing a notable rise over February and up 43% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 76 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 1 | 76 |
Washtenaw was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 76 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Michigan's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc., and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (“Labcorp”) | Ann Arbor | 76 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc., and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (“Labcorp”) at its Ann Arbor facility, reporting 76 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.