Michigan Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Michigan reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 201 workers. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
201
Workers Affected
67
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Michigan (DOL/BLS)
5.0%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
4,456
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
1.89%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 96 |
The Real Estate sector topped the list of affected industries with 105 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 96 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Taubman | Bloomfield Hills | 105 | Closure | |
| Post Consumer Brands | Battle Creek | 71 | Layoff | |
| Inline Plastics | Gladwin | 25 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from The Taubman at its Bloomfield Hills facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Post Consumer Brands followed with 71 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Michigan for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Michigan.