North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in North Carolina filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 130 workers. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
130
Workers Affected
65
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 | 1 | 99 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 31 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 99 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 31 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Logistics America | Rural Hall | 99 | Layoff | |
| Access East | Greenville | 31 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved CJ Logistics America at its Rural Hall facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Access East followed with 31 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.