Layoffs in Michigan
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Michigan — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
89
WARN Notices
15,040
Employees Affected
86
Companies
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
7 new WARN notices filed affecting 524 employees in Michigan. 66% of all notices are plant closures.
Michigan Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
5.1%
as of 9/2025
Michigan Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
4,555 employed
Total Private
3,916 employed
Education and Health Services
730 employed
Professional and Business Services
635 employed
Manufacturing
596 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
442 employed
Financial Activities
243 employed
Information
56 employed
Largest Layoffs in Michigan
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Cellular Corporation | 4,100 | Mar 26, 2025 | Layoff |
| Factory Zero Detroit-hamtramck Assembly Center | 1,140 | Oct 29, 2025 | Layoff |
| Fca US LLC — Freud Street | 398 | Nov 6, 2024 | Closure |
| Universal Logistics Insights Corp. | 352 | Dec 18, 2024 | Closure |
| Accelerate360 Distribution, LLC | 324 | Apr 25, 2025 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Michigan
How many layoffs have been reported in Michigan?
Michigan has had 89 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 15,040 employees across 86 companies. In the last 90 days, 7 new notices were filed affecting 524 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Michigan is 5.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Michigan?
The largest layoffs in Michigan include United States Cellular Corporation (4,100 employees), Factory Zero Detroit-hamtramck Assembly Center (1,140 employees), Fca US LLC — Freud Street (398 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Michigan labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Michigan?
The most affected industries in Michigan are Manufacturing (31 notices), Food & Hospitality (10 notices), Transportation & Logistics (10 notices).
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