North Carolina Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in North Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2021, displacing an estimated 240 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and up 186% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 81 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 82 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 81 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nash | 1 | 82 |
| Guilford | 1 | 81 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 77 |
Nash felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 82 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3 | 240 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 159 |
| Closure | 1 | 81 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Industries | Charlotte | 82 | Layoff | |
| Pratt Southeast Displays | Charlotte | 81 | Closure | |
| Interfirst Mortgage | Charlotte | 77 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from ABM Industries at its Charlotte facility, reporting 82 affected workers. Pratt Southeast Displays followed with 81 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.