Appleton, Wisconsin – Charter Communications will lay off 313 employees as it closes a facility, triggering a major workforce reduction.
According to a WARN notice dated Wednesday, March 18, Charter Communications plans to permanently close its site at 3520 Destination Drive in Appleton. The company said the layoffs are expected to begin May 21, 2026, as part of the shutdown.
The notice was submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires advance notice for large-scale layoffs or closures.
Charter stated that all 313 affected employees work at the Appleton facility and will be separated as operations wind down. A breakdown of job titles and categories was included in the filing, though specific roles were not detailed in the public summary.
Company officials indicated the decision is permanent. The notice also states that employees at the facility are not represented by a union, and no “bumping rights” apply—meaning workers cannot displace others based on seniority.
It remains unclear whether affected employees will be offered relocation opportunities or severance packages. Charter said the information provided reflects the best available details at the time of the filing.
The closure represents a significant employment shift in the Appleton area, particularly for workers in customer service and related roles tied to the facility’s operations.
For students, part-time workers, and early-career employees, the layoffs may affect entry-level job availability in the local market.
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