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Wisconsin WARN Act Notices
57,248 workers across 545 WARN filings. Wisconsin's recorded notice threshold is 50+ workers; federal coverage also depends on the employer, worksite, event facts, and exceptions.
- 57,248
- Workers affected
- 545
- Notices filed
- 50+
- WARN threshold
- 2026
- Latest notice
Wisconsin has 545 recorded WARN filings affecting 57,248 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to Wisconsin's workforce agency, Wisconsin has 57,248 workers on WARN notice across 545 filings, the 9th-highest of 23 states with filings on record, about 4.0% of all workers on WARN notice nationwide.
Where Wisconsin falls in the recorded WARN filing distribution
States with current comparable WARN feeds, grouped into equally sized peer bands by total workers affected
The verdict
Wisconsin has 57,248 workers on WARN notice across 545 filings, the 9th-highest of 23 states with filings on record, about 4.0% of all workers on WARN notice nationwide.
- #9
- of 23 states by workers affected
- 545
- WARN filings on record
- 105
- workers per notice, on average
- 50+
- state-recorded notice threshold
This page collects every WARN Act notice on record for Wisconsin - 57,248 workers across 545 filings. For covered employers and covered events, the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act generally requires 60 days' written notice before a plant closing or a mass layoff: 500+ affected full-time workers at one site, or 50–499 when that is at least one-third of the active workforce. Exceptions and state rules can change the result. Wisconsin reports through its own rapid-response and dislocated-worker program. Each notice below lists the employer, the number of jobs affected, the location, and the filing date, drawn directly from the state's published filings, use them to see which employers and industries are cutting, and when.
Wisconsin recorded notice threshold: 50+ workers in this state's registry. This field is not a complete legal coverage test: employer size, the worksite, event size, workforce share, timing, exceptions, and state rules can all matter.
Which employers account for the most workers affected in Wisconsin?
The table ranks employers by workers named in WARN notices filed in Wisconsin, not by their company-wide workforce.
| # | Employer | Workers | Notices | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest County Potawatomi Community | 1,835 | 1 | Other Services |
| 2 | YMCA of the Fox Cities | 1,546 | 1 | Other Services |
| 3 | Delaware North Companies | 1,303 | 1 | Accommodation & Food Services |
| 4 | YMCA of Greater Waukesha County | 1,100 | 1 | Other Services |
| 5 | Sub-Zero Group | 1,043 | 1 | Manufacturing |
| 6 | Verso | 902 | 1 | Other Services |
| 7 | ProHealth Care | 835 | 1 | Health Care & Social Assistance |
| 8 | Greater Green Bay YMCA | 829 | 1 | Other Services |
| 9 | Hospital Sisters Health System Sacred Heart Hospital of Eau Claire (SHEC) | 821 | 1 | Health Care & Social Assistance |
| 10 | Brp US | 746 | 3 | Other Services |
| 11 | Air Wisconsin Airlines | 731 | 4 | Transportation & Warehousing |
| 12 | Kettle Moraine YMCA | 700 | 1 | Other Services |
| 13 | Charter Communications | 694 | 5 | Other Services |
| 14 | Hobby Lobby Stores | 639 | 1 | Retail Trade |
| 15 | Hutchinson Technology | 599 | 5 | Information Technology |
Recent notices in Wisconsin
De Pere · Aug 12, 2026
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Tomahawk · Aug 5, 2026
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Madison · Aug 4, 2026
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Fort Atkinson · Jul 28, 2026
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Washington · Jul 21, 2026
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Shullsburg · Jul 20, 2026
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Shullsburg · Jul 20, 2026
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Milwaukee · Jul 14, 2026
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Middleton · Jul 8, 2026
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Milwaukee · Jul 1, 2026
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Unknown - Remote Employees · Jun 29, 2026
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Wisconsin Rapids · May 29, 2026
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Wisconsin Rapids · May 29, 2026
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Kenosha · May 15, 2026
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Kenosha · May 15, 2026
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Racine · May 14, 2026
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Chilton · May 5, 2026
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Oak Creek · May 1, 2026
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Green Bay · Apr 30, 2026
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Menomonee Falls · Apr 29, 2026
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Green Bay · Apr 22, 2026
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Osceola · Apr 21, 2026
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Madison · Apr 20, 2026
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Manitowoc, Sheboygan, West Bend · Apr 8, 2026
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Cudahy · Apr 1, 2026
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Fond Du Lac · Mar 30, 2026
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Palmyra · Mar 27, 2026
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Palmyra · Mar 27, 2026
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Appleton · Mar 18, 2026
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Sturtevant · Mar 16, 2026
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Reading Wisconsin's WARN Act Filings
Wisconsin has 545 WARN notices on record affecting 57,248 workers, with the most recent filing dated Aug 12, 2026. State-recorded notice threshold: 50+ workers.
Average notice size: 105 workers - smaller events (single-line closures, partial-facility layoffs at the WARN threshold). WARN Act framework + worker rights →
A few caveats are worth keeping in mind when you read these numbers. WARN notices are advance warnings, not confirmed outcomes, some filings are later withdrawn, postponed, or end up affecting fewer people than first projected, while voluntary buyouts and slow attrition never appear in this dataset at all. The law also exempts smaller employers and any layoff below the reporting threshold, so a quiet state on this page is not automatically a healthy labor market; it may simply file fewer covered notices. Treat these totals as a floor on visible disruption and a timeline of the largest, best-documented cuts, then open an individual notice to see the employer, the location, and the effective date behind each figure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many WARN Act layoffs have occurred in Wisconsin? ▼
Wisconsin has 545 WARN Act notices on file, affecting a total of 57,248 workers. The average notice affects 105 workers.
What notice threshold is listed for Wisconsin? ▼
PlainLayoffs records a 50-worker state threshold for Wisconsin. Federal WARN eligibility is not a single headcount: employer size, the site, the affected full-time workforce, timing, and exceptions also matter. Check the state workforce agency for the rule that applies to a specific event.
Does Wisconsin have its own mini-WARN rule? ▼
Wisconsin's listed threshold is 50 workers. State notice rules can be broader than federal WARN and can add their own coverage, timing, or exception rules. Confirm the current rule with Wisconsin's workforce agency before relying on a filing for legal eligibility.
What should I do if my employer files a WARN notice in Wisconsin? ▼
A WARN filing does not by itself establish a right to 60 days of notice. Federal WARN generally requires 60 calendar days of written notice for covered employers and covered events, subject to threshold rules and exceptions. Check the facts of the employer, site, and event with Wisconsin's workforce agency or a qualified adviser; the filing can help you identify the relevant rapid-response and benefits resources.
Where does this Wisconsin layoff data come from? ▼
This page is compiled from publicly available notices published by state workforce agencies. Federal WARN can require notice to a state dislocated-worker unit for covered employers and covered events; publication practices and state mini-WARN rules vary, so this database is not a complete census of every layoff.
Related
All Wisconsin Employers with a WARN Filing
497 employers, sorted by workers affected.
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Top Wisconsin employers by workers laid off
Workers affected across Wisconsin WARN Act filings, per employer
- Forest County Potawatomi Community
Forest County Potawatomi Community
1,835 workers
- YMCA of the Fox Cities
YMCA of the Fox Cities
1,546 workers
- Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies
1,303 workers
- YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
1,100 workers
- Sub-Zero Group
Sub-Zero Group
1,043 workers
- Verso
Verso
902 workers
- ProHealth Care
ProHealth Care
835 workers
- Greater Green Bay YMCA
Greater Green Bay YMCA
829 workers
What this shows A handful of large employers account for most of Wisconsin's reported layoffs.
Nationwide states with similar WARN filing volume
Two peer sets for Wisconsin: nearest states by WARN filing count (545 notices here) and nearest by workers affected (57,248 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood. Floored at ≥20 notices to keep seed stubs out of the peer pool.
Similar notice count
Nearest other states by recorded WARN filing count.
Similar workers affected
Nearest other states by total workers named on WARN notices, distinct from the notice-count row.
Counts from state workforce agency WARN extracts. Coverage completeness varies by state; see methodology for partial feeds.
Source: State labor departments, WARN Act notices Wisconsin WARN Act mass-layoff filings · 2026 State-published WARN notices; federal coverage depends on the employer, site, threshold rules, and exceptions.
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. State-level totals are rendered directly from WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 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.