Oregon Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, impacting roughly 191 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 59% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 137 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 54 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 137 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 137 |
| Washington | 1 | 54 |
Marion saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 1 | 137 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 54 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Salem | 137 | ||
| Vectrus Corporation - Hillsboro | Hillsboro | 54 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Nordstrom at its Salem facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Vectrus Corporation - Hillsboro followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.