Michigan Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Michigan logged 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 341 workers. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
341
Workers Affected
114
Avg per Notice
3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 180 |
| Transportation | 1 | 161 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 180 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 161 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution | Lansing | 161 | Closure | |
| Compass Group USA | Madison Heights | 114 | Closure | |
| GMRI, Inc., DBA Bahama Breeze | Livonia | 66 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution at its Lansing facility, reporting 161 affected workers. Compass Group USA followed with 114 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Michigan for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Michigan.