Oregon Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Oregon reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2013, displacing an estimated 406 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 178% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 285 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 51 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 285 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yamhill | 1 | 285 |
| Clackamas | 1 | 70 |
| Hood River | 1 | 51 |
Yamhill bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 285 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | 1 | 285 |
| Portland | 1 | 70 |
| Hood River | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 285 |
| Layoff | 2 | 121 |
The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xerox Business Services | Lewisville | 285 | Closure | |
| Ricoh | Portland | 70 | Layoff | |
| CenturyLink | Hood River | 51 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Xerox Business Services at its Lewisville facility, reporting 285 affected workers. Ricoh followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.