Wisconsin Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 7 WARN Act notices in November 2024, putting at risk an estimated 639 workers — down from October and down 46% versus November 2023. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 313 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 243 |
| Other | 1 | 83 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 313 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 243 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 1 | 313 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 85 |
| Grant | 1 | 83 |
| Douglas | 1 | 57 |
| Chippewa | 1 | 56 |
Dane absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 313 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 313 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 85 |
| Kieler | 1 | 83 |
| Superior | 1 | 57 |
| Chippewa | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 326 |
The high proportion of closures (51% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) | Madison | 313 | ||
| Packers Sanitation Services | Kieler | 83 | Closure | |
| Barko Hydraulics | Superior | 57 | Closure | |
| Molson Coors Beverage | Chippewa | 56 | Closure | |
| Advance Stores | Milwaukee | 51 | Closure | |
| Hultafors Group North America | Mequon | 45 | Closure | |
| Molson Coors Beverage | Milwaukee | 34 | Closure |
Topping the list was Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) at its Madison facility, reporting 313 affected workers. Packers Sanitation Services followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.