Oregon Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Oregon recorded 3 WARN Act notices in April 2017, covering approximately 428 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 49% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 143 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 186 |
| Education | 1 | 121 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 121 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 186 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Education reported 121 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 3 | 428 |
Clackamas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 428 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 242 |
| Lake Oswego | 1 | 186 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 307 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Retirement | Lake Oswego | 186 | Closure | |
| Portland State University - Aramark | Portland | 121 | Closure | |
| Aramark | Portland | 121 |
Leading the list was Holiday Retirement at its Lake Oswego facility, reporting 186 affected workers. Portland State University - Aramark followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.