Oregon Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Oregon posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2013, affecting an estimated 229 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 48% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 163 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 163 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 229 |
Clackamas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 229 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 163 |
| Portland | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 163 |
| Layoff | 1 | 66 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchmen | Clackamas | 163 | Closure | |
| CapitalOne | Portland | 66 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Dutchmen at its Clackamas facility, reporting 163 affected workers. CapitalOne followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.