Nebraska Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Nebraska submitted 15 WARN Act notices in June 2018, putting at risk an estimated 222 workers — down from May and up 429% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 15 workers, with 14 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 64 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 60 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 54 |
| Government | 1 | 20 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 17 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 5 |
| Education | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 64 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 4 | 63 |
| Douglas | 2 | 46 |
| Madison | 2 | 36 |
| Burt | 1 | 30 |
| Saline | 2 | 24 |
Lancaster was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 4 | 63 |
| Omaha | 2 | 46 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 36 |
| Lyons | 1 | 30 |
| Crete | 2 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 14 | 219 |
| Layoff | 1 | 3 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Omaha | 41 | Closure | |
| Lyons Living Center | Lyons | 30 | Closure | |
| Toys-R-Us | Lincoln | 30 | Closure | |
| Randolph Car Wash | Lincoln | 20 | Closure | |
| PureRed Integrated Marketing | Norfolk | 19 | Closure | |
| Farner | Norfolk | 17 | Closure | |
| Shopko Corporate Office | Crete | 12 | Closure | |
| Shopko xxxx | Crete | 12 | Closure | |
| Akin's Natural Foods | Lincoln | 10 | Closure | |
| Adams County Senior Services | Hastings | 9 | Closure | |
| Good Samaritan Assisted Living | Scribner | 7 | Closure | |
| Applebee's | Hastings | 5 | Closure | |
| Building Healthy Futures | Omaha | 5 | Closure | |
| Center for People in Need | Lincoln | 3 | Layoff | |
| Joseph's College | North Platte | 2 | Closure |
Topping the list was Maximus at its Omaha facility, reporting 41 affected workers. Lyons Living Center followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.