Nevada Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Nevada reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2021, displacing an estimated 99 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 99% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 99 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 99 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 1 | 99 |
Washoe bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 99 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerion Supersonic | Reno | 99 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Aerion Supersonic at its Reno facility, reporting 99 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Nevada'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 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.