Nebraska Enacts State WARN Law

Nebraska is implementing a new state-level Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Starting July 18, 2026, employers with at least one hundred employees must provide ninety days of advance notice for mass layoffs or business closings.

The law applies to single-site employment reductions involving one hundred or more workers. Employers must notify affected individuals or their union representatives and the Nebraska Department of Labor. Notices must include the worksite address, contact information for a company official, the nature of the action, the expected date of job losses, and lists of affected positions and employees.

Employers have options for delivery, including mail, email, or company portals. The law also mandates that notices be posted in a prominent location in every language spoken by at least 5 percent of the staff. Pay-in-lieu of notice is permitted under this new state requirement. There are exceptions for natural disasters or specific unforeseeable business circumstances.

Violations of this law may result in fines of up to $100 per day. Business leaders in Nebraska should update notice templates and review record-keeping for employee locations and job titles. Organizations planning reductions in the near term should prepare for this ninety-day timeline to ensure full compliance with the updated standards.