Nevada Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Nevada logged 4 WARN Act notices in May 2022, involving roughly 270 workers — falling below April and up 173% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 100 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 4 | 270 |
Washoe felt the sharpest impact, 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 biggest impact was at ExpressJet Airlines at its Reno facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Reno followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Nevada's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.