Michigan Layoffs — April 2026, Week 4
Employers in Michigan posted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 4, affecting an estimated 193 workers. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
193
Workers Affected
96
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Michigan (DOL/BLS)
5.0%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
4,107
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
1.83%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 145 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 145 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Industries | Muskegon | 145 | Closure | |
| General Shale, DBA Michigan Brick | Corunna | 48 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Pace Industries at its Muskegon facility, reporting 145 affected workers. General Shale, DBA Michigan Brick followed with 48 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Michigan for Week 4 of April 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full April report for Michigan.