North Carolina Layoffs — February 2026, Week 4
Employers in North Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 154 workers. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
154
Workers Affected
77
Avg per Notice
0
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 | 2 | 154 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 154 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Durham | 147 | Layoff | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Durham | 7 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Merck Sharp & Dohme at its Durham facility, reporting 147 affected workers. Merck Sharp & Dohme followed with 7 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 4 of February 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full February report for North Carolina.