Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Wisconsin posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2022, affecting an estimated 241 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 11% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 98 |
| Transportation | 1 | 78 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 65 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 98 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 78 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 1 | 98 |
| Trempealeau | 1 | 78 |
| Kenosha | 1 | 65 |
Dane saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 1 | 98 |
| Arcadia | 1 | 78 |
| Kenosha | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 241 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Girl Brands | Middleton | 98 | Closure | |
| Pehler and Sons | Arcadia | 78 | Closure | |
| Kenosha Estates Nursing and Rehab | Kenosha | 65 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by American Girl Brands at its Middleton facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Pehler and Sons followed with 78 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.