Oregon Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2023, impacting roughly 580 workers — representing a notable rise over January and up 104% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 290 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 580 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 580 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 580 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 580 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 580 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 580 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Store #2552 | Portland | 379 | Closure | |
| Walmart Store #5899 | Portland | 201 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Walmart Store #2552 at its Portland facility, reporting 379 affected workers. Walmart Store #5899 followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.