North Carolina Layoffs — April 2025
Employers in North Carolina posted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2025, affecting an estimated 315 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 133% versus April 2024. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 171 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 144 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 171 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 171 |
| Durham | 1 | 144 |
Cleveland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 171 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain | 1 | 171 |
| Durham | 1 | 144 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 171 |
| Layoff | 1 | 144 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Yarn Mill | Kings Mountain | 171 | Closure | |
| Family Health International dba FHI 360 | Durham | 144 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Patrick Yarn Mill at its Kings Mountain facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Family Health International dba FHI 360 followed with 144 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.