Nebraska Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Nebraska filed 1 WARN Act notices in October 2021, impacting roughly 93 workers and down 51% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 93 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 93 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 1 | 93 |
Lancaster was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 93 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | Lincoln | 93 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Select Medical at its Lincoln facility, reporting 93 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.