Oregon Layoffs — April 2015
Employers in Oregon reported 1 WARN Act notices in April 2015, displacing an estimated 68 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 17% versus April 2014. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 68 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 68 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 68 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 68 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Hillsboro | 68 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Netflix at its Hillsboro facility, reporting 68 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.