Nebraska Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Nebraska reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2017, displacing an estimated 4 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 83% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 4 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 4 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 4 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Bluff | 1 | 4 |
Scotts Bluff absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 4 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speak Out | Scottsbluff | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Speak Out at its Scottsbluff facility, reporting 4 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Nebraska, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.