Wisconsin Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Wisconsin reported 7 WARN Act notices in March 2021, displacing an estimated 302 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 81 |
| Utilities | 1 | 63 |
| Education | 1 | 48 |
| Transportation | 1 | 48 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 40 |
| Retail | 1 | 22 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 81 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Utilities reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix | 2 | 96 |
| Brown | 1 | 77 |
| Vernon | 1 | 63 |
| Clark | 1 | 40 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 26 |
Saint Croix bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Richmond | 2 | 96 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 77 |
| Genoa | 1 | 63 |
| Neillsville | 1 | 40 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 151 |
Closures accounted for 50% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Yachts | Pulaski | 77 | ||
| Dairyland Power Cooperative | Genoa | 63 | Closure | |
| Wisconsin Central School Bus | New Richmond | 48 | ||
| Wisconsin Central School Bus | New Richmond | 48 | Closure | |
| Neillsville Care and Rehab | Neillsville | 40 | Closure | |
| Foot Locker | Milwaukee | 22 | ||
| Nova Wildcat Shur-Line | St. Francis | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Marquis Yachts at its Pulaski facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Dairyland Power Cooperative followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.