Oregon Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Oregon submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2018, putting at risk an estimated 52 workers and down 87% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 52 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 52 |
Clackamas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 52 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt's Deodorant | Portland | 52 | Closure |
Topping the list was Schmidt's Deodorant at its Portland facility, reporting 52 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.