Wisconsin Layoffs — December 2022
Employers in Wisconsin posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2022, affecting an estimated 245 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 308% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 122 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 123 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 122 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 1 | 123 |
| Wood | 1 | 70 |
| Rock | 1 | 52 |
Kenosha absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 123 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 1 | 123 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 1 | 70 |
| Beloit | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 70 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXO Logistics | Kenosha | 123 | ||
| Sonoco Wisconsin Cores | Wisconsin Rapids | 70 | Closure | |
| Toledo Molding & Die | Beloit | 52 |
The largest notice was filed by GXO Logistics at its Kenosha facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Sonoco Wisconsin Cores followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.