Wisconsin Layoffs — March 2026, Week 2
Employers in Wisconsin filed 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 172 workers. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
172
Workers Affected
172
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Wisconsin (DOL/BLS)
3.5%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,660
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.97%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 172 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 172 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cree Lighting | Racine | 172 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Cree Lighting at its Racine facility, reporting 172 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 2 of March 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full March report for Wisconsin.