North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 160 workers. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
160
Workers Affected
80
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
2,977
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
0.41%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 160 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avelo Airlines | Wilmington | 82 | Layoff | |
| Avelo Airlines | Morrisville | 78 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Avelo Airlines at its Wilmington facility, reporting 82 affected workers. Avelo Airlines followed with 78 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.