Nebraska Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Nebraska recorded 18 WARN Act notices in January 2017, covering approximately 381 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 45% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 21 workers, with 18 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 198 |
| Retail | 6 | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 35 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 33 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 198 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 7 | 307 |
| Lancaster | 5 | 44 |
| Sarpy | 1 | 15 |
| Scotts Bluff | 3 | 6 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 5 |
Douglas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 307 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 7 | 307 |
| Lincoln | 5 | 44 |
| Gretna | 1 | 15 |
| North Platte | 1 | 5 |
| Scottsbluff | 2 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 18 | 381 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopko xxxx | Omaha | 75 | Closure | |
| Brix | Omaha | 45 | Closure | |
| Brix - Village Point | Omaha | 45 | Closure | |
| Brix | Omaha | 42 | Closure | |
| Brix - Midtown Crossing | Omaha | 42 | Closure | |
| NCI Building Systems | Omaha | 30 | Closure | |
| Catholic Charities | Omaha | 28 | Closure | |
| The | Gretna | 15 | Closure | |
| The Children's Place | Lincoln | 14 | Closure | |
| Braeda | Lincoln | 14 | Closure | |
| Zoup | Lincoln | 8 | Closure | |
| Simply Mac | Lincoln | 6 | Closure | |
| Midwest Medical Transport | North Platte | 5 | Closure | |
| Western Trails Sports Post | Scottsbluff | 4 | Closure | |
| Pendleton Woolen Mills | Nebraska City | 4 | Closure |
Leading the list was Shopko xxxx at its Omaha facility, reporting 75 affected workers. Brix followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.