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Layoffs in Michigan
Our records show 2 verified layoffs in Michigan between May 8, 2026 and September 4, 2026, covering at least 1,059 jobs.
Since January 15, 2025, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has published 117 WARN notices naming 15,233 workers.
Metro areas: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI; Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
Cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Troy, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Auburn Hills, Sterling Heights, Muskegon.
Most affected industries: Healthcare & life sciences (1), Banking & finance (1).
Laid off in Michigan? Start with how to file for unemployment in Michigan and your rights under the WARN Act.
Browse all Michigan WARN notices.
Jobs cut in Michigan by month. Totals use the lowest figure reported; announcements that gave only a percentage or no number are not counted. Jobs cut in Michigan by month | Month | Jobs | Announcements |
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| May 2026 | 502 | 1 |
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| June 2026 | 0 | 0 |
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| July 2026 | 0 | 0 |
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| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
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| September 2026 | 557 | 1 |
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Rules and resources in Michigan
Notice rules
Under the federal WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees generally must give 60 days’ written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.
We have not yet verified whether Michigan adds notice rules of its own. Some states do. Your state workforce agency can tell you.