Oregon Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Oregon submitted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2017, putting at risk an estimated 62 workers — down from February and down 93% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Oregon this month. A total of 62 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 62 |
Clackamas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 62 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 62 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Willamette | Portland | 62 | Closure |
Topping the list was Portland Willamette at its Portland facility, reporting 62 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels.
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.