Nevada Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Nevada reported 5 WARN Act notices in May 2018, displacing an estimated 1,938 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and up 498% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 388 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 1,703 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 235 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,703 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 235 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 4 | 1,831 |
| Washoe | 1 | 107 |
Clark absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 94% of all affected workers with 1,831 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 3 | 1,761 |
| Reno | 1 | 107 |
| Henderson | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 1,938 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jt3 | Las Vegas | 1,526 | Closure | |
| Carnevino | Las Vegas | 143 | Closure | |
| Alorica | Reno | 107 | Closure | |
| Otto Enoteca Pizzeria | Las Vegas | 92 | Closure | |
| MG Design Associates | Henderson | 70 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Jt3 at its Las Vegas facility, reporting 1,526 affected workers. Carnevino followed with 143 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Nevada labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.