North Carolina Layoffs — April 2015
Employers in North Carolina submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2015, putting at risk an estimated 503 workers — down from March and down 26% versus April 2014. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 483 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 20 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 483 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wake | 1 | 258 |
| Caldwell | 1 | 225 |
| Buncombe | 1 | 20 |
Wake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 258 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 1 | 258 |
| Lenoir | 1 | 225 |
| Asheville | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 483 |
| Layoff | 1 | 20 |
The high proportion of closures (96% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals | Raleigh | 258 | Closure | |
| Avery Dennison | Lenoir | 225 | Closure | |
| Maximus | Asheville | 20 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Salix Pharmaceuticals at its Raleigh facility, reporting 258 affected workers. Avery Dennison followed with 225 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across North Carolina, 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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.