Layoffs in North Carolina
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for North Carolina — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
115
WARN Notices
9,941
Employees Affected
89
Companies
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
28 new WARN notices filed affecting 3,206 employees in North Carolina. 63% of all notices are plant closures.
North Carolina Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
3.7%
as of 9/2025
North Carolina Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
5,107 employed
Total Private
4,322 employed
Professional and Business Services
761 employed
Education and Health Services
722 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
550 employed
Manufacturing
458 employed
Financial Activities
314 employed
Information
85 employed
Largest Layoffs in North Carolina
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 423 | Jan 8, 2026 | Closure |
| Family Dollar | 373 | Mar 16, 2026 | Closure |
| Blue Ridge Power, LLC | 348 | Sep 18, 2025 | Layoff |
| Pvh Corp. | 317 | Jan 23, 2025 | Closure |
| Mannington Mills, Inc. | 296 | Oct 28, 2025 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in North Carolina
How many layoffs have been reported in North Carolina?
North Carolina has had 115 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 9,941 employees across 89 companies. In the last 90 days, 28 new notices were filed affecting 3,206 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in North Carolina?
The unemployment rate in North Carolina is 3.7%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in North Carolina?
The largest layoffs in North Carolina include Thermo Fisher Scientific (423 employees), Family Dollar (373 employees), Blue Ridge Power, LLC (348 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the North Carolina labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in North Carolina?
The most affected industries in North Carolina are Manufacturing (28 notices), Transportation & Logistics (19 notices), Education (12 notices).
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