Wisconsin Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in Wisconsin submitted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2025, putting at risk an estimated 133 workers — down from September and down 83% versus October 2024. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 40 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 8 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 85 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 93 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 40 |
Milwaukee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2 | 93 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 125 |
The high proportion of closures (94% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The First Step Community Recovery Center | Milwaukee | 85 | Closure | |
| Xylem | Waukesha | 40 | Closure | |
| Equiniti Trust Company, LLC - Revision 1 | Milwaukee | 8 |
Topping the list was The First Step Community Recovery Center at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 85 affected workers. Xylem followed with 40 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.