Oregon Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, putting at risk an estimated 191 workers — down from January and down 59% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 137 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 54 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 137 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 137 |
| Washington | 1 | 54 |
Marion bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 1 | 137 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 54 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Salem | 137 | ||
| Vectrus Corporation - Hillsboro | Hillsboro | 54 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Nordstrom at its Salem facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Vectrus Corporation - Hillsboro followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.