North Carolina Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in North Carolina posted 5 WARN Act notices in July 2019, affecting an estimated 415 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 19% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 218 |
| Retail | 1 | 84 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 62 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 51 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 218 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1 | 150 |
| Wake | 2 | 135 |
| Alamance | 1 | 68 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 62 |
Durham bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3 | 197 |
| Durham | 1 | 150 |
| Burlington | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 364 |
| Layoff | 1 | 51 |
The high proportion of closures (88% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK & CO INC., Varicella Bulk Manufacturing Facility | Durham | 150 | Closure | |
| Higbee LANCOMS, LP DBA Dillard's | Charlotte | 84 | Closure | |
| Decorative Fabrics of America, LLC (Burlington Manufacturing Svc | Burlington | 68 | Closure | |
| TMX Healthcare Technologies, LLC (TRIMEDX) ReMedPar Business Unit | Charlotte | 62 | Closure | |
| Deutsche Bank | Charlotte | 51 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by MERCK & CO INC., Varicella Bulk Manufacturing Facility at its Durham facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Higbee LANCOMS, LP DBA Dillard's followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by North Carolina. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all North Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.