Nebraska Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Nebraska posted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 139 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 55% versus September 2016. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 133 |
| Retail | 1 | 4 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 133 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 2 | 135 |
| Gage | 1 | 4 |
Douglas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 135 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 2 | 135 |
| Beatrice | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 137 |
| Layoff | 1 | 2 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Omaha | 133 | Closure | |
| Rent A Center | Beatrice | 4 | Closure | |
| Together | Omaha | 2 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by American Red Cross at its Omaha facility, reporting 133 affected workers. Rent A Center followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Nebraska, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.