North Carolina Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in North Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2024, putting at risk an estimated 135 workers — down from March and down 62% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 81 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1 | 81 |
| Durham | 1 | 54 |
Richmond absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | 1 | 81 |
| Durham | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 81 |
| Layoff | 1 | 54 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rock Sports | Hamlet | 81 | Closure | |
| Phononic | Durham | 54 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Big Rock Sports at its Hamlet facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Phononic followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across North Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.