Nevada Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Nevada filed 4 WARN Act notices in August 2022, impacting roughly 254 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 154% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 100 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 3 | 244 |
| Clark | 1 | 10 |
Washoe absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 96% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 1 | 100 |
| Sparks | 1 | 72 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 254 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save Mart | Reno | 100 | Closure | |
| Multi-Color Corporation DBA MCC Label | Sparks | 72 | Closure | |
| MCC Label Sparks | 72 | Closure | ||
| Local Press | Las Vegas | 10 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Save Mart at its Reno facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Multi-Color Corporation DBA MCC Label followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Nevada's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.