Nevada Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Nevada submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2019, putting at risk an estimated 110 workers — down from April and down 94% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 57 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 53 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 57 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1 | 57 |
| Elko | 1 | 53 |
Clark felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 57 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 1 | 57 |
| Elko | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 57 |
| Layoff | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcardia Group - Topshop/Topman | Las Vegas | 57 | Closure | |
| Newmont Goldcorp | Elko | 53 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Arcardia Group - Topshop/Topman at its Las Vegas facility, reporting 57 affected workers. Newmont Goldcorp followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Nevada, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.