North Carolina Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in North Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2025, putting at risk an estimated 279 workers — down from October and down 71% versus November 2024. The average filing covered 140 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 223 |
| Retail | 1 | 56 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 223 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe | 1 | 223 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 56 |
Buncombe was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 223 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 1 | 223 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 279 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Gate Renewables | Asheville | 223 | Layoff | |
| Bags | Charlotte | 56 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Pine Gate Renewables at its Asheville facility, reporting 223 affected workers. Bags followed with 56 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 Utilities 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.