Oregon Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2014, displacing an estimated 229 workers and up 13% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 172 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 172 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 57 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 229 |
Clackamas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 229 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 229 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 172 |
| Layoff | 1 | 57 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Center Nordstrom | Portland | 172 | Closure | |
| Ringside Steakhouse | Portland | 57 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Lloyd Center Nordstrom at its Portland facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Ringside Steakhouse followed with 57 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Oregon labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oregon. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Oregon WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.