Oregon Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2016, putting at risk an estimated 195 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 113 |
| Retail | 1 | 82 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 113 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 113 |
| Washington | 1 | 82 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 113 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 195 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR Donnelley | Portland | 113 | Closure | |
| Norm Thompson Outfitters | Hillsboro | 82 | Closure |
Topping the list was RR Donnelley at its Portland facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Norm Thompson Outfitters followed with 82 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.