Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2016, putting at risk an estimated 267 workers — down from January. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 155 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 62 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 155 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 1 | 155 |
| Saint Croix | 1 | 62 |
| Racine | 1 | 50 |
Waukesha absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 155 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | 1 | 155 |
| River Falls | 1 | 62 |
| Yorkville | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 267 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Accent | New Berlin | 155 | Closure | |
| The Lutheran Home: River Falls | River Falls | 62 | Closure | |
| Publications International | Yorkville | 50 | Closure |
Topping the list was Mexican Accent at its New Berlin facility, reporting 155 affected workers. The Lutheran Home: River Falls followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Wisconsin. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Wisconsin WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.