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General Motors Layoffs 2026: Severance, WARN Act & What to Do Now
General Motors has cut salaried roles as it shifts investment toward EVs and software-defined vehicles. Like Ford, GM has two very different populations: salaried corporate employees and UAW-covered plant workers.
✓ Based on WARN Act filings, reported severance terms, and 2026 employment attorney guidance — Updated July 2026
Jobs Cut
5,000+
Jan 2023 – Jun 2026
Severance
1 wk/yr
Min 2 weeks
WARN Act Filed
Yes
MI, OH, IN
COBRA Coverage
3 months paid
Health insurance help
OWBPA Applies
If 40+
21 days to review
⚠️ WARN Act Status — General Motors
GM filed WARN notices in Michigan (Warren, Detroit), Ohio (multiple facilities), and Indiana for affected salaried and production employees. GM's WARN filings are generally compliant with advance notice.
🛡️ If You Are 40 or Older — Federal Law Gives You Time
The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act gives workers 40 and older at least 21 days to review any severance agreement, and 45 days if this was a group layoff. You also have 7 days to revoke after signing. General Motors cannot legally require you to sign immediately.
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General Motors 2026 Severance Package: Reported Terms
GM's reported salaried severance is leaner than Ford's — 1 week per year of service with a floor of 2 weeks. COBRA coverage is 3 months for salaried employees. UAW members are covered by separate collectively-bargained provisions.
| Component | Corporate / Salaried | Hourly / Ops |
|---|
| Base severance (salaried) | 1 week per year of service | Per UAW CBA |
| Minimum severance | 2 weeks | Per UAW CBA |
| COBRA coverage | 3 months premiums paid | Per UAW CBA |
| RSU treatment | Unvested RSUs forfeited | N/A |
| PTO payout | State law dependent | Per CBA |
| Pension | Vested benefits preserved | Per UAW plan |
RSU and equity situation
GM's RSU program applies primarily to executive and director-level salaried employees. If you received RSU grants, check the vest schedule carefully. GM uses a 3-year vest with annual tranches.
Your Timeline After a General Motors Layoff
1
Day 1: Salaried vs UAW distinctionConfirm your employment classification. UAW members have CBA-governed separation terms.
2
Day 1: File for Michigan unemploymentFile at michigan.gov/uia. Michigan pays up to $614/week for 20 weeks.
3
Within 3 months: COBRA transitionGM's 3-month coverage window passes quickly. Prioritize your health insurance comparison early.
4
Before signing: Pension and retiree benefitsLong-tenured GM employees may have defined benefit pension rights. Understand vesting status before signing.
5
Before signing: Vehicle purchase programConfirm whether your GM employee vehicle discount program continues and for how long after termination.
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Severance terms based on reported employee outcomes, WARN Act public filings, and employment attorney guidance as of July 2026. Individual packages vary significantly. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. If you have a specific legal question, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.