North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in North Carolina submitted 6 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 1,225 workers. The average filing covered 204 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
1,225
Workers Affected
204
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
3,104
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
0.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1,216 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,216 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 9 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Asheville | 423 | Layoff | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Asheville | 421 | Closure | |
| Fortrex | Siler City | 170 | Layoff | |
| Fortrex | Siler City | 130 | Layoff | |
| Parkdale Mills | Walnut Cove | 72 | Layoff | |
| Smbc Manubank | 9 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Thermo Fisher Scientific at its Asheville facility, reporting 423 affected workers. Thermo Fisher Scientific followed with 421 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.