Wisconsin Layoffs — October 2022
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2022, putting at risk an estimated 248 workers — down from September and up 307% versus October 2021. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 210 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 38 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 1 | 210 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 38 |
Marathon was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau | 1 | 210 |
| Oshkosh | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Locker | Wausau | 210 | Closure | |
| Georgia-Pacific Corrugated II | Oshkosh | 38 | Closure |
Topping the list was Foot Locker at its Wausau facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Georgia-Pacific Corrugated II followed with 38 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.