Nevada Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Nevada reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 343 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 412% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 280 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 63 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 280 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1 | 276 |
| Washoe | 3 | 67 |
Clark bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 276 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Laughlin | 1 | 276 |
| Reno | 3 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 339 |
| Layoff | 1 | 4 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall | Laughlin | 276 | Closure | |
| Northeast Reliable Services - 5360 | Reno | 32 | Closure | |
| Northeast Reliable Services - 3875 | Reno | 31 | Closure | |
| Eurest Services Inc. (Compass Group) | Reno | 4 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall at its Laughlin facility, reporting 276 affected workers. Northeast Reliable Services - 5360 followed with 32 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Nevada'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 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.