Nebraska Layoffs — January 2015
Employers in Nebraska reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2015, displacing an estimated 17 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 73% versus January 2014. The average filing covered 17 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 17 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 17 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Keith | 1 | 17 |
Keith was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 17 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ogallala | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 17 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alco Discount Store | Ogallala | 17 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Alco Discount Store at its Ogallala facility, reporting 17 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Nebraska, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.