Oregon Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2016, impacting roughly 218 workers and down 4% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 168 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 168 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 168 |
| Washington | 1 | 50 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 168 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 168 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esco | Portland | 168 | Closure | |
| Farmers Insurance | Hillsboro | 50 |
The single largest action involved Esco at its Portland facility, reporting 168 affected workers. Farmers Insurance followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.