North Carolina Layoffs — December 2024
Employers in North Carolina posted 6 WARN Act notices in December 2024, affecting an estimated 597 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 61% versus December 2023. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 341 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 216 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 23 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 17 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 341 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 216 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wake | 1 | 218 |
| Durham | 2 | 146 |
| Vance | 1 | 114 |
| Rockingham | 1 | 102 |
| Halifax | 1 | 17 |
Wake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 1 | 218 |
| Durham | 2 | 146 |
| Henderson | 1 | 114 |
| Reidsville | 1 | 102 |
| Richmond | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 339 |
| Layoff | 3 | 258 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx | Raleigh | 218 | Layoff | |
| FedEx | Durham | 123 | Closure | |
| Keeko | Henderson | 114 | Closure | |
| Guy & O'Neill | Reidsville | 102 | Closure | |
| Vimo, Inc. DBA GetInsured | Durham | 23 | Layoff | |
| D&A Consulting Services, DBA GetInsured | Richmond | 17 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by FedEx at its Raleigh facility, reporting 218 affected workers. FedEx followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.