Wisconsin Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Wisconsin posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2022, affecting an estimated 263 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 324% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 263 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 263 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 1 | 210 |
| Brown | 1 | 53 |
Waukesha bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1 | 210 |
| Green Bay | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentair | Brookfield | 210 | Closure | |
| Bay Fabrication | Green Bay | 53 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Pentair at its Brookfield facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Bay Fabrication followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.