North Carolina Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 359 workers. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
359
Workers Affected
90
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 230 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 230 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 118 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 112 | Layoff | |
| GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze | Raleigh | 75 | Layoff | |
| Avantor Fluid Handling | Morrisville | 54 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Wells Fargo at its Raleigh facility, reporting 118 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 112 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for North Carolina.