Michigan Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Michigan recorded 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, covering approximately 236 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and up 345% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 76 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 1 | 160 |
| Washtenaw | 1 | 76 |
Kalamazoo saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 1 | 160 |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 236 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grouper Acquisition | Galesburg | 160 | Closure | |
| Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc., and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (“Labcorp”) | Ann Arbor | 76 | Closure |
Leading the list was Grouper Acquisition at its Galesburg facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc., and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (“Labcorp”) followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Michigan labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.