North Carolina Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in North Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2016, putting at risk an estimated 187 workers — down from October and down 45% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 187 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 187 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth | 1 | 123 |
| Wilson | 1 | 64 |
Forsyth was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 123 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 123 |
| Wilson | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 123 |
| Closure | 1 | 64 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaba Ilco | Winston-Salem | 123 | Layoff | |
| Voith Paper Fabrics | Wilson | 64 | Closure |
Topping the list was Kaba Ilco at its Winston-Salem facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Voith Paper Fabrics followed with 64 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.