North Carolina Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in North Carolina submitted 8 WARN Act notices in February 2024, putting at risk an estimated 628 workers — down from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 588 workers across 6 notices. Separately, 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 absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was Eon Labs at its Wilson facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Hanesbrands followed with 159 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.