Nebraska Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Nebraska filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2014, impacting roughly 58 workers — representing a pullback from January. The average filing covered 19 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 34 |
| Retail | 2 | 24 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 34 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 24 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota | 1 | 34 |
| Douglas | 1 | 20 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 4 |
Dakota felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 34 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City | 1 | 34 |
| Omaha | 1 | 20 |
| North Platte | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 38 |
| Layoff | 1 | 20 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory USA | South Sioux City | 34 | Closure | |
| HDA, Inc. & N-Store Merchandising | Omaha | 20 | Layoff | |
| B&D Office City | North Platte | 4 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Mallory USA at its South Sioux City facility, reporting 34 affected workers. HDA, Inc. & N-Store Merchandising followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Nebraska. 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 Nebraska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.