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Wisconsin Mass Layoffs
56,801 workers across 535 WARN filings. Wisconsin's WARN threshold is 50+ workers - stricter than the federal 100-employee floor.
- 56,801
- Workers affected
- 535
- Notices filed
- 50+
- WARN threshold
- 2026
- Latest notice
Wisconsin has 535 recorded WARN filings affecting 56,801 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to Wisconsin's workforce agency, Wisconsin has 56,801 workers on WARN notice across 535 filings, the 9th-highest of 23 states with filings on record, about 4.0% of all workers on WARN notice nationwide.
The verdict
Wisconsin has 56,801 workers on WARN notice across 535 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
- 535
- WARN filings on record
- 106
- workers per notice, on average
- 50+
- state WARN threshold (stricter than federal)
This page collects every WARN Act notice on record for Wisconsin - 56,801 workers across 535 filings. The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 requires employers with 100 or more staff to give 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff (500+ workers at a site, or 50+ when that is at least a third of the workforce) or a plant closing; 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 WARN threshold: Employers must file WARN notices when laying off 50+ workers. Wisconsin has a stricter threshold than the federal 100-employee minimum.
Top employers by workers cut in Wisconsin
| # | 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 | Professional & Technical Services |
| 14 | Hobby Lobby Stores | 639 | 1 | Retail Trade |
| 15 | Hutchinson Technology | 599 | 5 | Information Technology |
Recent notices in Wisconsin
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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Racine · Mar 12, 2026
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Superior · Mar 3, 2026
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Mosinee · Feb 27, 2026
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Menomonee Falls · Feb 25, 2026
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Brookfield · Feb 13, 2026
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Chippewa Falls · Feb 10, 2026
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Milwaukee · Feb 10, 2026
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Glen Flora · Feb 4, 2026
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Blair · Jan 30, 2026
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Kenosha · Jan 28, 2026
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Beloit · Jan 27, 2026
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Reading Wisconsin's WARN Act Filings
Wisconsin has 535 WARN notices on record affecting 56,801 workers, with the most recent filing dated May 29, 2026. Reporting floor: 50+ workers (stricter than federal, captures mid-sized layoffs the federal threshold misses).
Average notice size: 106 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 535 WARN Act notices on file, affecting a total of 56,801 workers. The average notice affects 106 workers.
What is the WARN Act threshold in Wisconsin? ▼
Wisconsin requires WARN Act notification when employers lay off 50 or more workers. This is stricter than the federal threshold of 100 employees, meaning more layoffs are captured in Wisconsin.
Does Wisconsin have its own mini-WARN Act? ▼
Yes, Wisconsin has a state-level WARN law with a lower threshold of 50 employees, providing broader worker protections than the federal law.
What should I do if my employer files a WARN notice in Wisconsin? ▼
If your employer files a WARN notice, you are entitled to 60 days advance notification. You should immediately file for unemployment benefits through Wisconsin's workforce agency, explore COBRA health coverage options, and contact your local rapid response team for retraining programs.
Where does this Wisconsin layoff data come from? ▼
This data comes from official WARN Act filings submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor and state workforce agencies. Employers are legally required to report mass layoffs and plant closings meeting WARN thresholds.
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All Wisconsin Employers with a WARN Filing
489 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.
Source: State labor departments, WARN Act notices Wisconsin WARN Act mass-layoff filings · 2026 WARN notices required by federal law for mass layoffs of 50+ workers; state-by-state filings aggregated from labor department feeds.
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 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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| Sources | Public state WARN-Act layoff registries |