North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 160 workers. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
160
Workers Affected
80
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.9%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
2,998
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.41%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 160 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 160 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avelo Airlines | Wilmington | 82 | Layoff | |
| Avelo Airlines | Morrisville | 78 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Avelo Airlines at its Wilmington facility, reporting 82 affected workers. Avelo Airlines followed with 78 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.