Nebraska Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Nebraska logged 3 WARN Act notices in May 2014, involving roughly 72 workers — falling below April. The average filing covered 24 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 35 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 21 |
| Transportation | 1 | 16 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector dominated layoff filings with 35 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 21 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 35 |
| Madison | 1 | 21 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 16 |
Lincoln absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 35 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 1 | 35 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 21 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 56 |
| Layoff | 1 | 16 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bowl/Touch Down Club | North Platte | 35 | Closure | |
| Norfolk Family Medicine | Norfolk | 21 | Closure | |
| Transport Plus of Lincoln | Lincoln | 16 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Cedar Bowl/Touch Down Club at its North Platte facility, reporting 35 affected workers. Norfolk Family Medicine followed with 21 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.