North Carolina Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in North Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2015, displacing an estimated 343 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and up 38% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 81 |
| Retail | 1 | 56 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 206 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 206 |
| Bertie | 1 | 81 |
| Wake | 1 | 56 |
Mecklenburg felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1 | 206 |
| Aulander | 1 | 81 |
| Morrisville | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 343 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetouch National School Studios | Charlotte | 206 | Closure | |
| Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts | Aulander | 81 | Closure | |
| Sears, Roebuck and | Morrisville | 56 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Lifetouch National School Studios at its Charlotte facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.