Total Workers Affected
225
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
Gannett
225 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in WI - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 225
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 113
- Avg / notice
Gannett has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 225 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Gannett has 2 recorded filings covering 225 workers across 2 states, primarily WI, the 929th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Gannett put 225 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 929th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #929
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 13%
- larger than 87% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by WI
Where Gannett Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Mar 2023
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
225 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2023
Mass Layoff
McLean, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2023
44
workers
Filed Mar 16, 2023
2022
Facility Closure
Milwaukee, WI · Other Services
Effective: May 15, 2022
181
workers
Filed Mar 15, 2022
How Gannett compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | Gannett (this page) | 225 | 2 | WI |
What this means for WI workers
Gannett has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 225 workers, most recently on Mar 16, 2023.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in WI, where Gannett's filings were reported. WI layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Gannett WARN Record
Gannett has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 225 workers between Mar 15, 2022 and Mar 16, 2023. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Gannett ranks #67 of 468 tracked employers in WI. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- Gannett's 225 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in WI (Other Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 113 workers per notice, Gannett's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on WI-based Gannett notices should contact the WI workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gannett laying off workers? ▼
Gannett has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 225 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Mar 16, 2023.
How many people has Gannett laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Gannett has affected 225 workers total, averaging 113 workers per notice.
What states has Gannett had layoffs in? ▼
Gannett has filed WARN notices in 2 states: VA, WI.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Gannett layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Gannett's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Gannett has affected 225 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Other Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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