Nevada Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Nevada submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2018, putting at risk an estimated 14 workers — down from September and down 84% versus October 2017. The average filing covered 14 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 14 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 14 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 1 | 14 |
Washoe absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 14 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo PVSI | Reno | 14 | Closure |
Topping the list was Wells Fargo PVSI at its Reno facility, reporting 14 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Nevada, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.