Oregon Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2022, displacing an estimated 285 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 213% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 285 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 285 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla | 1 | 231 |
| Clackamas | 1 | 54 |
Umatilla was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 231 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | 1 | 231 |
| Portland | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 285 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer's | Hermiston | 231 | Layoff | |
| Peloton | Portland | 54 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Shearer's at its Hermiston facility, reporting 231 affected workers. Peloton followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.