Nebraska Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Nebraska filed 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, impacting roughly 43 workers — representing a pullback from October and down 77% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 14 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 30 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 11 |
| Retail | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 30 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 11 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1 | 30 |
| Scotts Bluff | 1 | 11 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 2 |
Cheyenne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney | 1 | 30 |
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 11 |
| Kearney | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 30 |
| Closure | 2 | 13 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Graphics | Sidney | 30 | Layoff | |
| The Emporium Restaurant | Scottsbluff | 11 | Closure | |
| Funshine Shop | Kearney | 2 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Quad Graphics at its Sidney facility, reporting 30 affected workers. The Emporium Restaurant followed with 11 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Nebraska, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.