Wisconsin Layoffs — December 2024
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2024, putting at risk an estimated 329 workers — down from November and up 1835% versus December 2023. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 328 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 328 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee | 1 | 196 |
| Kenosha | 1 | 132 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 1 |
Ozaukee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 196 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 1 | 196 |
| Twin Lakes | 1 | 132 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 196 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy & O'Neill | Fredonia | 196 | Closure | |
| Allied Plastics | Twin Lakes | 132 | ||
| Equiniti Trust Company, LLC - Revision 1 | Milwaukee | 1 |
Topping the list was Guy & O'Neill at its Fredonia facility, reporting 196 affected workers. Allied Plastics followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Wisconsin's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.