North Carolina Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in North Carolina posted 7 WARN Act notices in February 2025, affecting an estimated 724 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 15% versus February 2024. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 468 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 468 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 2 | 468 |
| Rockingham | 1 | 91 |
| Alexander | 1 | 58 |
| Guilford | 1 | 54 |
| Anson | 1 | 51 |
Mecklenburg bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 468 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 2 | 468 |
| Madison | 1 | 91 |
| Hiddenite | 1 | 58 |
| High Point | 1 | 54 |
| Wadesboro | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 457 |
| Closure | 1 | 267 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Charlotte | 267 | Closure | |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 201 | Layoff | |
| Unifi Manufacturing | Madison | 91 | Layoff | |
| Timken | Hiddenite | 58 | Layoff | |
| Richloom Weaving | High Point | 54 | Layoff | |
| Darling Ingredients | Wadesboro | 51 | Layoff | |
| Behavioral Health Link | 2 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Walmart at its Charlotte facility, reporting 267 affected workers. Walmart followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.