Oregon Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Oregon reported 4 WARN Act notices in October 2018, displacing an estimated 276 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and roughly flat versus October 2017. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 184 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 92 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 184 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 3 | 164 |
| Washington | 1 | 112 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 3 | 164 |
| Tigard | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 204 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Supply | Tigard | 112 | Closure | |
| Western Health Resources DBA Adventist | Portland | 92 | Closure | |
| Sears | Portland | 64 | ||
| Sears | Portland | 8 |
The most significant filing came from Orchard Supply at its Tigard facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Western Health Resources DBA Adventist followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.