Wisconsin Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Wisconsin filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2022, impacting roughly 274 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 14% versus November 2021. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 131 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 81 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 131 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 81 |
| Columbia | 1 | 71 |
| Waukesha | 1 | 62 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 60 |
Milwaukee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1 | 81 |
| Portage | 1 | 71 |
| Pewaukee | 1 | 62 |
| Watertown | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 214 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healics Wellness | Milwaukee | 81 | Closure | |
| Portage Plastics | Portage | 71 | Closure | |
| Inlanta Mortgage | Pewaukee | 62 | Closure | |
| Diversey | Watertown | 60 |
The single largest action involved Healics Wellness at its Milwaukee facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Portage Plastics followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.