Nebraska Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Nebraska reported 6 WARN Act notices in September 2019, displacing an estimated 87 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 85% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 14 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 42 |
| Transportation | 1 | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 14 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 4 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 42 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 2 | 39 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 20 |
| Dakota | 1 | 17 |
| Cheyenne | 1 | 7 |
| Platte | 1 | 4 |
Douglas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 39 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 2 | 39 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 20 |
| S. Sioux City | 1 | 17 |
| Sidney | 1 | 7 |
| Columbus | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 66 |
| Layoff | 2 | 21 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael's Cantina at the Market | Omaha | 25 | Closure | |
| Don & Randy Shoemaker's Truck Station | Lincoln | 20 | Closure | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | S. Sioux City | 17 | Closure | |
| Greenbrier Railcar (GBW) | Omaha | 14 | Layoff | |
| MMP Enterprises | Sidney | 7 | Layoff | |
| Family Video | Columbus | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from The Michael's Cantina at the Market at its Omaha facility, reporting 25 affected workers. Don & Randy Shoemaker's Truck Station followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.