Nevada Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Nevada filed 4 WARN Act notices in May 2022, impacting roughly 270 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 173% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 135 |
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 135 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 4 | 270 |
Washoe absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 2 | 135 |
| Washoe | 2 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 270 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressJet Airlines | Reno | 100 | Closure | |
| Reno | Washoe | 100 | Closure | |
| Service Response Partners | Reno | 35 | Closure | |
| Reno | Washoe | 35 | Closure |
The single largest action involved ExpressJet Airlines at its Reno facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Reno followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Nevada's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.