North Carolina Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in North Carolina posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2021, affecting an estimated 425 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 54% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 212 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 299 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 126 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 299 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 126 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford | 1 | 299 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 126 |
Hertford saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 299 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City | 1 | 299 |
| Fort Bragg | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 425 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO Secure Services | Elizabeth City | 299 | Layoff | |
| DynCorp International | Fort Bragg | 126 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by GEO Secure Services at its Elizabeth City facility, reporting 299 affected workers. DynCorp International followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across North Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.