Nevada Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Nevada posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 70 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 70 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 70 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 1 | 70 |
Carson City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 70 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 70 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunOpta Healthy Snacks | Carson City | 70 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by SunOpta Healthy Snacks at its Carson City facility, reporting 70 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Nevada's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Nevada. 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 Nevada WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.