Nevada Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Nevada recorded 5 WARN Act notices in November 2023, covering approximately 130 workers — marking a decline from October and down 24% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 44 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 44 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 40 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 44 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Professional Services reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 2 | 88 |
| Clark | 3 | 42 |
Washoe absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 88 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Verdi | 1 | 44 |
| Reno | 1 | 44 |
| Las Vegas | 2 | 41 |
| Moapa | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 128 |
| Layoff | 2 | 2 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMI Glass | Verdi | 44 | Closure | |
| Verdi | Reno | 44 | Closure | |
| Death in the Afternoon | Las Vegas | 40 | Closure | |
| Hyperloop Technologies | Moapa | 1 | Layoff | |
| Moapa | Las Vegas | 1 | Layoff |
Leading the list was HMI Glass at its Verdi facility, reporting 44 affected workers. Verdi followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Nevada, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.