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In certain circumstances, federal and/or state law requires businesses laying off workers employed in Wisconsin to provide the State's Department of Workforce Development (DWD) with advance written notice of the layoffs.
More information about the federal and state notice laws
One purpose of these laws is to give DWD the opportunity to provide pre-layoff transition assistance (aka rapid response) to workers and businesses affected by permanent worker layoffs. DWD coordinates with regional workforce partners to deliver rapid response services such as: on-site, pre-layoff information sessions; workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and budgeting; targeted job and resource fairs; and referrals to resources, including the Wisconsin Job Center network and JobCenterofWisconsin.com.
The layoff notices DWD receives do not represent a complete list of potential or actual layoffs in the state. Written notice to DWD is not required for all layoffs. Additionally, the number of workers ultimately laid off may differ from the number provided in the written notice for a variety of reasons, and DWD may not receive notification of the change.
Original Notice Types
CL - Facility Closure
WR - Workforce Reduction
Update Types
AW - Change to Number of Affected Workers
LS - Change to Layoff Schedule
RN - Rescission of Notice
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prinsco | Appleton | 33 | 12/5/2018 | CL | 02/04/2019 | Plastics Pipe & Pipe Fitting Mfg | Outagamie | Bay Area |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Global Operations | Wauwatosa | 63 | 11/26/2018 | WR | 01/12/2019 | Electromedical Apparatus Mfg | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Kmart Corporation | Cudahy | 75 | 11/13/2018 | CL | 01/31/2019 | Department Stores | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Intercontinental Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 115 | 11/9/2018 | CL | 01/08/2019 | Hotels & Motels exc Casino Hotels | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Beechworth Windows | Ladysmith | 80 | 11/8/2018 | CL | 01/07/2019 | All Other Plastics Product Mfg | Rusk | Northwest |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Corporation | Greenfield | 138 | 10/30/2018 | CL | 02/02/2019 | Department Stores | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Sunlite Plastics, Inc. | Germantown | 58 | 10/29/2018 | WR | 10/29/2018 | Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Mfg | Washington | WOW |
| Milwaukee Athletic Club | Milwaukee | 97 | 10/25/2018 | CL | 12/27/2018 | Civic & Social Organizations | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA | Madison | 159 | 10/23/2018 | CL | 01/02/2019 | Commercial Bakeries | Dane | South Central |
| Black Horse Carriers, Inc. | Kenosha | 107 | 10/19/2018 | CL | 01/22/2019 | General Freight Trucking Long Distance TL | Kenosha | Southeast |
| Home Owners Bargain Outlet | Milwaukee, West Allis | 104 | 10/17/2018 | CL | 12/20/2018 | Home Centers | Milwaukee | Employ Milwaukee, Inc. |
| Southwire/Coleman Cable | Pleasant Prairie | 65 | 10/5/2018 | CL | 12/04/2018 | Whls Trade Agents & Brokers | Kenosha | Southeast |
| Hi-Crush | Whitehall | 37 | 10/2/2018 | WR | 09/28/2018 | Description: Ind Sand Mining | Trempealeau | Western |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| Mayline (DBA Safco Products Co.) | LS |
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silgan Containers | Plover | 30 | 9/20/2018 | WR | 11/24/2018 | Metal Can Mfg | Portage | North Central |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System | Marshfield | 25 | 9/17/2018 | WR | 08/16/2018 | HMO – Medical Centers | Wood | North Central |
| Midwest Senior Living | Thiensville | 30 | 9/1/2018 | CL | 11/01/2018 | Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | Ozaukee | WOW |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| Mayline (DBA Safco Products Co.) | LS |
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.F. Chang's | Middleton | 36 | 8/31/2018 | CL | 09/01/2018 | Full-service restaurants | Dane | South Central |
| ACCO Brands USA, LLC | Pleasant Prairie | 54 | 8/28/2018 | CL | 10/26/2018 | Office Supplies Merch Whls | Kenosha | Southeast |
| Com-Tec Security, LLC | Greenville | 23 | 8/9/2018 | CL | 07/31/2018 | Computer Systems Design Services | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| OneTouchPoint | Green Bay | 30 | 8/8/2018 | WR | 08/01/2018 | Commercial Gravure Printing | Brown | Bay Area |
| Best Buy | Grafton | 68 | 8/8/2018 | CL | 11/03/2018 | Electronics Stores | Ozaukee | WOW |
| Midwest Senior Living | Appleton | 54 | 8/6/2018 | CL | 10/01/2018 | Managing Offices | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| West Corporation | Middleton | 112 | 8/2/2018 | WR | 08/31/2018 | Telemarketing & Other Contact Centers | Dane | South Central |
| West Corporation | Green Bay | 36 | 8/2/2018 | WR | 08/31/2018 | Telemarketing & Other Contact Centers | Brown | Bay Area |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuman Cheese | Fall Creek | 51 | 7/16/2018 | WR | 07/12/2018 | Cheese Mfg | Eau Claire | West Central |
| The Fresh Market, Inc. | Brookfield, Fox Point | 102 | 7/10/2018 | CL | 08/03/2018 | Supermarkets and Other Grocery Stores | Milwaukee, Waukesha | Milwaukee, WOW |
| Mayline (DBA Safco Products Co.) | Sheboygan | 127 | 7/2/2018 | CL | 09/04/2018 | Office Furn exc Wood Mfg | Sheboygan | Bay Area |
| Mayline (DBA Safco Products Co.) - Revision 1 | Sheboygan | 127 | 9/4/2018 | LS | 11/02/2018 | Office Furn exc Wood Mfg | Sheboygan | Bay Area |
| Mayline (DBA Safco Products Co.) - Revision 2 | Sheboygan | 127 | 10/1/2018 | LS | 09/04/2018 | Office Furn exc Wood Mfg | Sheboygan | Bay Area |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Energy | Waukesha | 236 | 6/29/2018 | CL | 08/31/2018 | Other Engine Equip Mfg | Waukesha | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Cooper Power Systems | Waukesha | 52 | 6/29/2018 | WR | 09/07/2018 | Elect Power & Specialty Transformer Mfg | Waukesha | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Ariens Company | Janesville | 141 | 6/19/2018 | CL | 08/20/2018 | Lawn & Garden Equip Mfg | Rock | Southwest |
| Roche Nimblegen, Inc. | Madison | 79 | 6/19/2018 | CL | 12/31/2018 | Research & Dvlp in Biotech (except Nanobio) | Dane | South Central |
| Daniels of Janesville, LLC | Janesville | 49 | 6/19/2018 | CL | 08/15/2018 | Supermarkets & Other Grocery Stores | Rock | Southwest |
| DHL Supply Chain | Mequon | 59 | 6/18/2018 | CL | 08/10/2018 | General Freight Trucking Long Distance TL | Ozaukee | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Piggly Wiggly #24 | Menasha | 69 | 6/18/2018 | CL | 08/18/2018 | Supermarkets and Other Grocery Stores | Winnebago | Fox Valley |
| Wells Fargo | Menomonee Falls | 46 | 6/7/2018 | CL | 10/01/2018 | Portfolio Management | Waukesha | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| Gannett Publishing Services | LS |
| First Citizens Bank | AW |
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Harris Bradley Center | Milwaukee | 651 | 5/24/2018 | CL | 08/10/2018 | Other Spectator Sports | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Western Industries, Inc. | Watertown | 85 | 5/18/2018 | CL | 07/16/2018 | Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | Jefferson | South Central |
| M.G. Design Associates Corporation | Pleasant Prairie | 46 | 5/15/2018 | CL | 05/09/2018 | Marketing Consulting Services | Kenosha | Southeast |
| Degen-Berglund Inc | La Crosse | 30 | 5/9/2018 | WR | 07/08/2018 | Home Health Equipment Rental | La Crosse | Western |
| Concentrix | Milwaukee | 77 | 5/8/2018 | WR | 07/06/2018 | Marketing Consulting Services | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| First Citizens Bank | AW |
| Gannett Publishing Services | LS |
| Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin | LS |
| Toys "R" Us, Inc. | LS |
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Girl | Wilmot | 185 | 4/19/2018 | CL | 06/22/2018 | Doll and Stuffed Toy Mfg | Kenosha | Southeast |
| First Citizens Bank | Brown Deer and Glendale | 100 | 4/9/2018 | WR | 06/08/2018 | Commercial Banking | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| First Citizens Bank - Revision 1 | Brown Deer and Glendale | 100 | 5/2/2018 | AW | 06/08/2018 | Commercial Banking | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| First Citizens Bank - Revision 2 | Brown Deer and Glendale | 111 | 6/8/2018 | AW | 06/08/2018 | Commercial Banking | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Bon Ton Stores (Younkers, Boston Store, BonTon) | Brookfield, Eau Claire, Glendale, Greendale, Janesville, Madison, Marshfield, Milwaukee, Racine, Wauwatosa | 2255 | 4/6/2018 | CL | 06/05/2018 | Department Stores Managing Offices | Brown, Dane, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Waukesha, Wood | Bay Area, Milwaukee, North Central, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, West Central, WOW |
| Sitel Group | Unknown | 1 | 4/2/2018 | WR | 03/30/2018 | All Other Business Support Services | Unknown | Unknown |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Penny | Wauwatosa | 520 | 3/28/2018 | CL | 06/02/2018 | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Hubbell Lighting, Inc. | Hudson | 54 | 3/26/2018 | CL | 05/25/2018 | Elect Equip & Wiring Merch Whls | St. Croix | West Central |
| Syverson Lutheran Home | Eau Claire | 80 | 3/26/2018 | CL | 03/26/2018 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing) | Eau Claire | West Central |
| Toys "R" Us, Inc. | Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, Madison, Onalaska, Milwaukee, Racine, and Janesville | 326 | 3/15/2018 | CL | 05/14/2018 | Hobby Toy & Game Stores | Brown, Dane, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, and Waukesha | Bay Area, Milwaukee, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, Western, and WOW |
| Toys "R" Us, Inc. - Revision 1 | Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, Madison, Onalaska, Milwaukee, Racine, and Janesville | 326 | 5/30/2018 | LS | 06/16/2018 | Hobby Toy & Game Stores | Brown, Dane, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, and Waukesha | Bay Area, Milwaukee, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, Western, and WOW |
| ALKAR-RapidPak, Inc. | Lodi | 30 | 3/8/2018 | WR | 03/08/2018 | Food Product Machinery Mfg | Columbia | South Central |
| Foremost Farms USA | Rothschild | 110 | 3/5/2018 | CL | 05/07/2018 | Dry Condensed & Evaporated Dairy Products | Marathon | North Central |
| Care and Rehab - Dallas | Dallas | 49 | 3/5/2018 | CL | 05/01/2018 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing) | Barron | West Central |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| Gannett Publishing Services | LS |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. | LS |
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordstrap USA, Inc. | Sturtevant | 36 | 2/26/2018 | WR | 05/01/2018 | Rope Cordage & Twine Mills | Racine | Southeast |
| Uniek, Inc. | Waunakee | 58 | 2/23/2018 | WR | 04/30/2018 | All Other Plastics Product Mfg | Dane | South Central |
| Gannett Publishing Services | Appleton | 137 | 2/13/2018 | CL | 05/01/2018 | Commercial Gravure Printing | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| Gannett Publishing Services - Revision 1 | Appleton | 137 | 3/23/2018 | LS | 05/01/2018 | Commercial Gravure Printing | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| Gannett Publishing Services - Revision 2 | Appleton | 137 | 5/18/2018 | LS | 05/01/2018 | Commercial Gravure Printing | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| Gannett Publishing Services - Revision 3 | Appleton | 137 | 6/8/2018 | LS | 05/01/2018 | Commercial Gravure Printing | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| Mike Flint Enterprises, Inc. (dba Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin; dba Mallatt's Homecare Pharmacy) | Madison and Menomonee Falls | 168 | 2/7/2018 | CL | 04/01/2018 | Temporary Help Services, Other Direct Selling Estab | Dane and Waukesha | South Central and WOW |
| Interim Healthcare of Wisconsin - Revision 1 | Madison | 98 | 5/29/2018 | LS | 08/01/2018 | Temporary Help Services | Dane | South Central |
| Compass Group | Hudson | 3 | 2/1/2018 | CL | 04/01/2018 | Janitorial Services | St. Croix | West Central |
No updates for this month
| Company | City | Affected Workers | Notice Received | Original Notice Type / Update Type | Layoff Begin Date | NAICS Description | County | Workforce Development Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younkers | Appleton | 75 | 1/31/2018 | CL | 04/01/2018 | Department Stores exc Discount | Outagamie | Bay Area |
| Younkers | Wausau | 63 | 1/31/2018 | CL | 04/01/2018 | Department Stores exc Discount | Marathon | North Central |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. | Fond du Lac | 120 | 1/30/2018 | CL | 03/31/2018 | Cheese Mfg | Fond du Lac | Fox Valley |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. - Revision 1 | Fond du Lac | 120 | 3/30/2018 | LS | 03/31/2018 | Cheese Mfg | Fond du Lac | Fox Valley |
| ACCO Brands | Pleasant Prairie | 26 | 1/22/2018 | CL | 03/23/2018 | Stationery Product Mfg | Kenosha | Southeast |
| Sam's Club | Madison | 129 | 1/16/2018 | CL | 03/16/2018 | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters | Dane | South Central |
| Lake Country Foods, Inc. | Oconomowoc | 91 | 1/12/2018 | CL | 03/16/2018 | Dry Condensed & Evaporated Dairy Products | Waukesha | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Sam's Club | West Allis | 165 | 1/11/2018 | CL | 03/16/2018 | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| Sears Holdings | Brookfield | 59 | 1/10/2018 | WR | 03/18/2018 | Department Stores | Waukesha | Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington |
| Sears Holdings | Green Bay | 43 | 1/10/2018 | WR | 04/08/2018 | Department Stores | Brown | Bay Area |
| Company | Reason for Update |
|---|---|
| F + W Media | RN |
| Jackson National Life Insurance | AW, LS |
| Jackson National Life Insurance | AW, LS |
2018 Affected Worker Totals: 8,426
(This total is calculated based on "New Notices" submitted by employers during the calendar year, and it includes changes based on any updates submitted during the calendar year or subsequent years.)
This information is updated daily at 4:30 pm.
Layoff notices from previous years may be requested from the Wisconsin Historical Society
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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