North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in North Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, displacing an estimated 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)
3.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
3,035
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 99 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 31 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 99 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 31 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Logistics America | Rural Hall | 99 | Layoff | |
| Access East | Greenville | 31 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from 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.