Nevada Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Nevada recorded 18 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 2,689 workers — marking a decline from July. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 1,540 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 360 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 342 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 178 |
| Transportation | 2 | 115 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 79 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,540 workers across 8 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 360 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 18 | 2,689 |
Clark absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 2,689 workers across 18 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 17 | 2,631 |
| Henderson | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 17 | 2,677 |
| Closure | 1 | 12 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMSHost | Las Vegas | 941 | Layoff | |
| Addus Healthcare | Las Vegas | 360 | Layoff | |
| Wynn Las Vegas - Le Reve | Las Vegas | 249 | Layoff | |
| The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa | Las Vegas | 190 | Layoff | |
| Canyon Ranch | Las Vegas | 178 | Layoff | |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel | Las Vegas | 147 | Layoff | |
| Sundance Helicopters | Las Vegas | 114 | Layoff | |
| Casino Royale | Las Vegas | 98 | Layoff | |
| Sky Chefs | Las Vegas | 86 | Layoff | |
| AWG Ambassador | Las Vegas | 79 | Layoff | |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Las Vegas | 74 | Layoff | |
| M Resort Spa Casino | Henderson | 58 | Layoff | |
| Searsucker Las Vegas Reastaurant | Las Vegas | 52 | Layoff | |
| Tropicana Las Vegas | Las Vegas | 41 | Layoff | |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership - Rio | Las Vegas | 12 | Closure |
Leading the list was HMSHost at its Las Vegas facility, reporting 941 affected workers. Addus Healthcare followed with 360 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Nevada'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 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.