North Carolina Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina recorded 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 486 workers. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
486
Workers Affected
97
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 357 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 357 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 75 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 127 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 118 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 112 | Layoff | |
| GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze | Raleigh | 75 | Layoff | |
| Avantor Fluid Handling | Morrisville | 54 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Wells Fargo at its Raleigh facility, reporting 127 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 118 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.