Total Workers Affected
639
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Hobby Lobby Stores
639 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in WI - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 639
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 639
- Avg / notice
Hobby Lobby Stores has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 639 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Hobby Lobby Stores has 1 recorded filing covering 639 workers across 1 state, primarily WI, the 270th-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
Hobby Lobby Stores put 639 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 270th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #270
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 4%
- larger than 96% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by WI
Where Hobby Lobby Stores Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Apr 2020
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%
639 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Facility Closure
Appleton, Brookfield, Eau Claire, Franklin, Green Bay, Janesville, Kenosha, Madison, Manitowoc, Menomonee Falls, Monona, Onalaska, Oshkosh, Racine, Rhinelander, Rice Lake, Waukesha, Wausau, Wauwatosa, West Allis, West Bend, WI · Retail Trade
Effective: Mar 25, 2020
639
workers
Filed Apr 6, 2020
How Hobby Lobby Stores compares in Retail Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 41,418 | 112 | CA |
| 2 | Bed Bath Beyond | 14,000 | 1 | NJ |
| 3 | Walgreens Boots Alliance | 10,000 | 1 | IL |
| 4 | Tuesday Morning | 8,000 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Sears Holdings | 5,110 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Walmart | 4,022 | 17 | WA |
| 7 | Lord and Taylor | 3,500 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Wayfair | 3,400 | 2 | MA |
| 9 | Hobby Lobby Stores (this page) | 639 | 1 | WI |
What this means for WI workers
Hobby Lobby Stores has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 639 workers, most recently on Apr 6, 2020.
- 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 Hobby Lobby Stores'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 Hobby Lobby Stores WARN Record
Hobby Lobby Stores's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 639 workers, dated Apr 6, 2020. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, Hobby Lobby Stores ranks #19 of 468 tracked employers in WI. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- Hobby Lobby Stores's 639 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to WI's workforce agency, in the Retail Trade sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 639 workers per notice, Hobby Lobby Stores's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on WI-based Hobby Lobby Stores 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 Hobby Lobby Stores laying off workers? ▼
Hobby Lobby Stores has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 639 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 6, 2020.
How many people has Hobby Lobby Stores laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Hobby Lobby Stores has affected 639 workers total, averaging 639 workers per notice.
What states has Hobby Lobby Stores had layoffs in? ▼
Hobby Lobby Stores has filed WARN notices in 1 state: 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 Hobby Lobby Stores 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 Hobby Lobby Stores's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Hobby Lobby Stores has affected 639 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Retail Trade 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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