Nebraska Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Nebraska posted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, affecting an estimated 43 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 30 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 11 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1 | 30 |
| Scotts Bluff | 1 | 11 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 2 |
Cheyenne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 largest notice was filed by Quad Graphics at its Sidney facility, reporting 30 affected workers. The Emporium Restaurant followed with 11 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.