North Carolina Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 486 workers. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
486
Workers Affected
97
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 357 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 357 workers across 3 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 127 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 118 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Raleigh | 112 | Layoff | |
| GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze | Raleigh | 75 | Layoff | |
| Avantor Fluid Handling | Morrisville | 54 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Wells Fargo at its Raleigh facility, reporting 127 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 118 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for North Carolina.