Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2018, putting at risk an estimated 402 workers — down from January and up 422% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 231 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 171 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 231 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 2 | 226 |
| Outagamie | 1 | 137 |
| Racine | 1 | 36 |
| Saint Croix | 1 | 3 |
Dane saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison and Menomonee Falls | 1 | 168 |
| Appleton | 1 | 137 |
| Waunakee | 1 | 58 |
| Sturtevant | 1 | 36 |
| Hudson | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 308 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flint Enterprises, Inc. (dba Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin; DBA Mallatt's Homecare Pharmacy) | Madison and Menomonee Falls | 168 | Closure | |
| Gannett Publishing Services | Appleton | 137 | Closure | |
| Uniek | Waunakee | 58 | ||
| Cordstrap USA | Sturtevant | 36 | ||
| Compass Group | Hudson | 3 | Closure |
Topping the list was Mike Flint Enterprises, Inc. (dba Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin; DBA Mallatt's Homecare Pharmacy) at its Madison and Menomonee Falls facility, reporting 168 affected workers. Gannett Publishing Services followed with 137 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.