North Carolina Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in North Carolina posted 8 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 628 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 62% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 588 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 33 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 7 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 588 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 1 | 213 |
| Wilson | 1 | 159 |
| Alamance | 2 | 124 |
| Wayne | 1 | 81 |
| Mecklenburg | 2 | 40 |
Rockingham saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1 | 213 |
| Winston Salem | 1 | 159 |
| Reidsville | 1 | 95 |
| Burlington | 1 | 81 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 367 |
| Layoff | 3 | 261 |
The high proportion of closures (58% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eon Labs | Wilson | 213 | Closure | |
| Hanesbrands | Winston Salem | 159 | Layoff | |
| Global Textile Alliance | Reidsville | 95 | Layoff | |
| McMichael Mills | Burlington | 81 | Closure | |
| Daifuku Services America | Charlotte | 33 | Closure | |
| SunTree Snack Foods | Goldsboro | 29 | Closure | |
| General Microcircuits Inc. - East West | Mooresville | 11 | Closure | |
| Block | Charlotte | 7 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Eon Labs at its Wilson facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Hanesbrands followed with 159 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.