Oregon Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Oregon recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2020, covering approximately 152 workers — marking a decline from November. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 85 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 67 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 85 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Mining & Energy reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 85 |
| Josephine | 1 | 67 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 85 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 85 |
| Grants Pass | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 85 |
| Closure | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 44% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Portland | 85 | Layoff | |
| NPL - Central Point - Grants Pass | Grants Pass | 67 | Closure |
Leading the list was Southwest Airlines at its Portland facility, reporting 85 affected workers. NPL - Central Point - Grants Pass followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.