Wisconsin Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Wisconsin posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2019, affecting an estimated 357 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 315% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 157 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 200 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 157 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brown | 1 | 157 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 141 |
| Rock | 1 | 59 |
Brown absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 1 | 157 |
| Merrill | 1 | 141 |
| Clinton | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 200 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | Green Bay | 157 | ||
| Semco Windows and Doors | Merrill | 141 | Closure | |
| Regal Beloit America | Clinton | 59 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Alorica at its Green Bay facility, reporting 157 affected workers. Semco Windows and Doors followed with 141 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.