Nebraska has recorded 21 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 9,934 workers across 19 companies. The most active filer is Tyson Foods with 2 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Lexington. Filing dates range from Dec 3, 2024 through Aug 26, 2026. The five largest employers account for 87 percent of the 9,934 workers affected in this window, led by United States Cellular with 4,100.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
9,934
Filings
21
Companies Affected
19
Avg Workers / Filing
473
Top Employer
United States Cellular
4,100 workers
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Largest filing this month Fortrex 0129 Madison 91 workers

Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 413/mo

Top Cities

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
1,143
2025
2024

Closure vs. Layoff

Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.

Top Employers Filing in Nebraska

Laid off in Nebraska?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in Nebraska, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Nebraska Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Nebraska Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Nebraska Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

About This Data

Nebraska follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Nebraska Dept of Labor. Filings through Aug 26, 2026. View source data at Nebraska Dept of Labor →

WARN Act rules in Nebraska

Nebraska has its own layoff notice law on top of the federal WARN Act, the Nebraska WARN Act. An employer has to satisfy both, so the stricter rule is the one that applies to you.

Notice required
90 days
Employers covered
100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees.
What triggers notice
A business closing or mass layoff causing employment loss for 100 or more non-part-time employees at a single site during any 30-day period.
Statute
LB 921 (2026), signed 14 April 2026
If an employer does not comply
Civil penalty of up to $100 for each day of violation, which is the exclusive remedy.
Administered by
Nebraska Department of Labor

How Nebraska differs from federal WARN

Nebraska requires 90 days notice rather than 60 and uses a higher trigger of 100 affected employees with no percentage-of-workforce test. Enforcement is by state civil penalty only, with no private right of action.

Federal WARN, for comparison, covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires 60 days notice.

Source: Nebraska Department of Labor. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent Nebraska Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyCityTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
Fortrex 0129 Madison Madison 91 2026-08-26
Conduent Not Provided 2 2026-06-26
Skylark Meats Omaha 218 2026-06-26
WK Kellogg Co Omaha 451
larger than 96% of filings
2026-05-22
Republic National Distributing La Vista 87 2026-05-18
Tyson Foods Lexington 294 2026-01-21
Fortrex 0127 Lexington Lexington 139 2025-11-26
Tyson Foods Lexington 3,212
larger than 99% of filings
2025-11-21
ITC Federal Lincoln 192 2025-09-30
Burlington Trailways Omaha 11 2025-09-19
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