Nebraska Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in Nebraska filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 588 workers. The average filing covered 294 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
588
Workers Affected
294
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Nebraska (DOL/BLS)
3.0%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
724
Initial Claims
(2026-04-04 wk)
0.76%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-04 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 588 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 588 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Extension - Lexington | Lexington | 294 | ||
| Tyson Foods | Dakota City | 294 |
The single largest action involved Tyson Extension - Lexington at its Lexington facility, reporting 294 affected workers. Tyson Foods followed with 294 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Nebraska for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for Nebraska.