North Carolina Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in North Carolina submitted 6 WARN Act notices in April 2018, putting at risk an estimated 388 workers — down from March and down 68% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 203 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 79 |
| Retail | 1 | 73 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 203 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 79 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 5 | 268 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 120 |
Mecklenburg absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 268 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 4 | 185 |
| Shelby | 1 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon | 1 | 83 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 268 |
| Layoff | 1 | 120 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schletter | Shelby | 120 | Layoff | |
| Sabic Innovative Plastics US | Mount Vernon | 83 | Closure | |
| DITECH Holding Corporation DBA Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc | Charlotte | 79 | Closure | |
| Dean And DeLuca Phillips Place | Charlotte | 73 | Closure | |
| Dean and DeLuca Tryon Cafe | Charlotte | 17 | Closure | |
| Dean and DeLuca Stonecrest Cafe | Charlotte | 16 | Closure |
Topping the list was Schletter at its Shelby facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Sabic Innovative Plastics US followed with 83 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.