TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTREPORTED · NEWSAdded Dec 26, 2025

Church World Service Furloughs Staff in Durham Resettlement Office

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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EFFECTIVE DATE

Feb 5, 2025

What we know

Location: Durham, NC.

Department affected: Resettlement Office.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Church World Service, Inc. has furloughed 20 employees in its Durham resettlement office due to the impact of a recent executive order on refugees issued by former President Trump. This decision reflects the organization's response to changing policies affecting refugee resettlement. The furloughs are part of a broader trend impacting similar organizations in the sector. The affected staff members will be temporarily laid off as the organization navigates the challenges posed by the new regulations.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Church World Service, Inc. since February 2025, including 63 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 2 additional events known from news reporting.