North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in North Carolina recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, covering approximately 130 workers. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
130
Workers Affected
65
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 | 1 | 99 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 31 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 99 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 31 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Logistics America | Rural Hall | 99 | Layoff | |
| Access East | Greenville | 31 | Layoff |
Leading the list was CJ Logistics America at its Rural Hall facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Access East followed with 31 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.