North Carolina Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in North Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2017, putting at risk an estimated 140 workers — down from November and down 63% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 140 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 140 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth | 1 | 90 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 50 |
Forsyth bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 90 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 90 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 90 |
| Closure | 1 | 50 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme Doughnut | Winston-Salem | 90 | Layoff | |
| Merck & | Charlotte | 50 | Closure |
Topping the list was Krispy Kreme Doughnut at its Winston-Salem facility, reporting 90 affected workers. Merck & followed with 50 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.