Nevada Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Nevada posted 6 WARN Act notices in November 2023, affecting an estimated 170 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 1% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 44 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 40 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 40 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 44 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe | 2 | 88 |
| Clark | 4 | 82 |
Washoe saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 88 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Verdi | 1 | 44 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 40 |
| Clark | 1 | 40 |
| Moapa | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 168 |
| Layoff | 2 | 2 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nevada's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMI Glass | Verdi | 44 | Closure | |
| Verdi | 44 | Closure | ||
| Death in the Afternoon | Las Vegas | 40 | Closure | |
| Las Vegas | Clark | 40 | Closure | |
| Hyperloop Technologies | Moapa | 1 | Layoff | |
| Moapa | 1 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by HMI Glass at its Verdi facility, reporting 44 affected workers. Verdi followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Nevada, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.