Nebraska Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Nebraska submitted 5 WARN Act notices in April 2016, putting at risk an estimated 51 workers — down from March and up 325% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 33 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 7 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 4 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 33 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 7 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Otoe | 1 | 33 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 7 |
| Sarpy | 1 | 5 |
| Kimball | 1 | 4 |
| Scotts Bluff | 1 | 2 |
Otoe bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 33 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City | 1 | 33 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 7 |
| Papillion | 1 | 5 |
| Kimball | 1 | 4 |
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 37 |
| Closure | 3 | 14 |
Closures accounted for 27% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff's Friendship Villa | Nebraska City | 33 | Layoff | |
| Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob | Lincoln | 7 | Closure | |
| Wildcat Bowling Lanes | Papillion | 5 | Closure | |
| Curley's Machine Works | Kimball | 4 | Layoff | |
| Heartland Cash Advance | Scottsbluff | 2 | Closure |
Topping the list was Duff's Friendship Villa at its Nebraska City facility, reporting 33 affected workers. Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob followed with 7 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.