Wisconsin Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Wisconsin reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2021, displacing an estimated 133 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 70% versus September 2020. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 133 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 133 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 1 | 82 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 51 |
Dane absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 82 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie | 1 | 82 |
| Menomonee Falls | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 133 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Fabrication | Sun Prairie | 82 | Closure | |
| The Volirath | Menomonee Falls | 51 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Guardian Fabrication at its Sun Prairie facility, reporting 82 affected workers. The Volirath followed with 51 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.