Wisconsin Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Wisconsin posted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2022, affecting an estimated 506 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 21% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 348 |
| Transportation | 1 | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 30 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 348 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 1 | 348 |
| Chippewa | 1 | 72 |
| Washington; Milwaukee | 1 | 56 |
| Dane | 1 | 30 |
Waukesha bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 348 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 1 | 348 |
| Chippewa Falls | 1 | 72 |
| Richfield | 1 | 56 |
| Edgerton | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 506 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Lending, LLC ("Wholesale Department") | Sussex | 348 | Closure | |
| DHL Supply Chain | Chippewa Falls | 72 | Closure | |
| Briggs & Stratton | Richfield | 56 | Closure | |
| Moran Foods LLC DBA Save A Lot | Edgerton | 30 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Stearns Lending, LLC ("Wholesale Department") at its Sussex facility, reporting 348 affected workers. DHL Supply Chain followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.