Wisconsin Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Wisconsin posted 6 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, affecting an estimated 119 workers. The average filing covered 20 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
119
Workers Affected
20
Avg per Notice
6
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Wisconsin (DOL/BLS)
3.5%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,816
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
1.02%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henkel US Operations | Oak Creek | 57 | Closure | |
| Cell.Plus | Baraboo | 22 | Closure | |
| Cell.Plus | Black River Falls | 21 | Closure | |
| Cell.Plus | Suamico | 12 | Closure | |
| Cell.Plus | Chilton | 4 | Closure | |
| Cell.Plus | Richland Center | 3 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Henkel US Operations at its Oak Creek facility, reporting 57 affected workers. Cell.Plus followed with 22 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Wisconsin for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Wisconsin.