Wisconsin Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Wisconsin posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2023, affecting an estimated 476 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 735% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 476 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 476 |
The Education sector saw the heaviest impact with 476 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 476 |
Milwaukee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 476 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 476 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 476 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Stritch University | Milwaukee | 476 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Cardinal Stritch University at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 476 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.