Wisconsin Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Wisconsin filed 5 WARN Act notices in October 2024, impacting roughly 793 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 6% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 159 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 279 |
| Government | 1 | 249 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 201 |
| Transportation | 1 | 64 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 279 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Government reported 249 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | 1 | 279 |
| Dane | 1 | 249 |
| Washington | 1 | 113 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 88 |
| Taylor | 1 | 64 |
Waukesha bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 279 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | 1 | 279 |
| Madison | 1 | 249 |
| Hartford | 1 | 113 |
| Oak Creek | 1 | 88 |
| Medford | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 544 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Regency of New Berlin | New Berlin | 279 | Closure | |
| Democratic Party of Wisconsin | Madison | 249 | ||
| Alcom | Hartford | 113 | Closure | |
| Solina USA | Oak Creek | 88 | Closure | |
| J Bauer Trucking | Medford | 64 | Closure |
The single largest action involved National Regency of New Berlin at its New Berlin facility, reporting 279 affected workers. Democratic Party of Wisconsin followed with 249 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.