Michigan Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Michigan filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 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
(December 2025)
5,654
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
1.87%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 25 workers across 1 notice.
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 single largest action involved 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.