Oregon Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Oregon submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2023, putting at risk an estimated 360 workers — down from February and up 121% versus March 2022. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 198 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 150 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 12 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 198 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 210 |
| Washington | 1 | 150 |
Clackamas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 210 |
| Beaverton | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 348 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount Fine Foods | Portland | 198 | Closure | |
| Client Facility | Beaverton | 150 | Closure | |
| Aspiration | Portland | 12 |
Topping the list was Blount Fine Foods at its Portland facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Client Facility followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.