Oregon Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in December 2017, impacting roughly 322 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 73% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 161 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 322 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 322 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 322 |
Clackamas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 322 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 322 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 322 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FamilyCare Health | Portland | 250 | Closure | |
| FamilyCare Health | Portland | 72 | Closure |
The single largest action involved FamilyCare Health at its Portland facility, reporting 250 affected workers. FamilyCare Health followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.