Wisconsin Layoffs — March 2026, Week 4
Employers in Wisconsin reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 365 workers. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
365
Workers Affected
91
Avg per Notice
2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 178 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 100 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Community Health Care | Manitowoc | 178 | Closure | |
| Wells Vehicle Electronics | Fond Du Lac | 100 | Closure | |
| Daybreak Foods, Inc.* The company provided a separate communication with the breakdown of the number affected at each site | Palmyra | 55 | Layoff | |
| Daybreak Foods, Inc.* The company provided a separate communication with the breakdown of the number affected at each site | Whitewater | 32 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Lakeshore Community Health Care at its Manitowoc facility, reporting 178 affected workers. Wells Vehicle Electronics followed with 100 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 4 of March 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full March report for Wisconsin.