Michigan Layoffs — April 2026
Employers in Michigan posted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, affecting an estimated 341 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 45% versus April 2025. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 161 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 161 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham | 1 | 161 |
| Oakland | 1 | 114 |
| Wayne | 1 | 66 |
Ingham bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 1 | 161 |
| Madison Heights | 1 | 114 |
| Livonia | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 341 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution | Lansing | 161 | Closure | |
| Compass Group USA | Madison Heights | 114 | Closure | |
| GMRI, Inc., DBA Bahama Breeze | Livonia | 66 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution at its Lansing facility, reporting 161 affected workers. Compass Group USA followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Michigan's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.