Michigan Layoffs — April 2026
Employers in Michigan reported 6 WARN Act notices in April 2026, displacing an estimated 551 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and down 11% versus April 2025. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 180 |
| Transportation | 1 | 161 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 145 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 17 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 161 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham | 1 | 161 |
| Muskegon | 1 | 145 |
| Oakland | 1 | 114 |
| Wayne | 2 | 83 |
| Shiawassee | 1 | 48 |
Ingham felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 1 | 161 |
| Muskegon | 1 | 145 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 114 |
| Livonia | 1 | 66 |
| Corunna | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 551 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution | Lansing | 161 | Closure | |
| Pace Industries | Muskegon | 145 | Closure | |
| Compass Group USA | Madison Heights | 114 | Closure | |
| GMRI, Inc., DBA Bahama Breeze | Livonia | 66 | Closure | |
| General Shale, DBA Michigan Brick | Corunna | 48 | Closure | |
| Main Street Sports Group | Detroit | 17 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution at its Lansing facility, reporting 161 affected workers. Pace Industries followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.