Oregon Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Oregon submitted 8 WARN Act notices in September 2023, putting at risk an estimated 435 workers — down from August and up 310% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 6 | 316 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 94 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 25 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 316 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Real Estate reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 6 | 316 |
| Marion | 1 | 94 |
| Yamhill | 1 | 25 |
Clackamas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 316 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 6 | 316 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 94 |
| Newberg | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 435 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divvy Homes | San Francisco | 94 | Closure | |
| T3381 Store | Portland | 62 | Closure | |
| Target | Portland | 62 | Closure | |
| T3358 Store | Portland | 56 | Closure | |
| Target | Portland | 56 | Closure | |
| T3281 Store | Portland | 40 | Closure | |
| Target | Portland | 40 | Closure | |
| American Nursery Services | Newberg | 25 | Closure |
Topping the list was Divvy Homes at its San Francisco facility, reporting 94 affected workers. T3381 Store followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.