Wisconsin Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Wisconsin reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2021, displacing an estimated 182 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 87% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 182 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 182 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie | 1 | 94 |
| Grant | 1 | 88 |
Outagamie absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 94 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 1 | 94 |
| Muscoda | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 94 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah | Appleton | 94 | Closure | |
| Durr Universal | Muscoda | 88 |
The most significant filing came from Neenah at its Appleton facility, reporting 94 affected workers. Durr Universal followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.