North Carolina Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in North Carolina posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 232 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 90% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 232 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 232 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 232 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1 | 232 |
Durham bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 232 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1 | 232 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 232 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqvia | Durham | 232 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Iqvia at its Durham facility, reporting 232 affected 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 Professional Services 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.