North Carolina Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in North Carolina posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2017, affecting an estimated 426 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 50% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 255 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 171 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 255 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 3 | 366 |
| Gaston | 1 | 60 |
Mecklenburg felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 366 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1 | 171 |
| Cornelius | 1 | 111 |
| Davidson | 1 | 84 |
| Gastonia | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 231 |
| Layoff | 2 | 195 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeleTech Healthcare Solutions ("TeleTech") | Charlotte | 171 | Closure | |
| Sherwin-Williams | Cornelius | 111 | Layoff | |
| Sherwin-Williams | Davidson | 84 | Layoff | |
| Hollander Sleep Products ("Hollander") | Gastonia | 60 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by TeleTech Healthcare Solutions ("TeleTech") at its Charlotte facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Sherwin-Williams followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.