North Carolina Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in North Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, displacing an estimated 283 workers and down 92% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 205 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 78 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 205 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 78 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1 | 138 |
| Guilford | 1 | 78 |
| Buncombe | 1 | 67 |
Wilson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 138 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1 | 138 |
| Greensboro | 1 | 78 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 145 |
| Closure | 1 | 138 |
Closures accounted for 49% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoco - Wilson Plastics | Wilson | 138 | Closure | |
| Global Brands Group | Greensboro | 78 | Layoff | |
| Emerson Automation Solutions | Charlotte | 67 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Sonoco - Wilson Plastics at its Wilson facility, reporting 138 affected workers. Global Brands Group followed with 78 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.