Nebraska Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Nebraska submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2014, putting at risk an estimated 72 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 24 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 35 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 21 |
| Transportation | 1 | 16 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 35 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 21 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 35 |
| Madison | 1 | 21 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 16 |
Lincoln bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 35 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 1 | 35 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 21 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 56 |
| Layoff | 1 | 16 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bowl/Touch Down Club | North Platte | 35 | Closure | |
| Norfolk Family Medicine | Norfolk | 21 | Closure | |
| Transport Plus of Lincoln | Lincoln | 16 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Cedar Bowl/Touch Down Club at its North Platte facility, reporting 35 affected workers. Norfolk Family Medicine followed with 21 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Nebraska. 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 Nebraska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.