Oregon Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2020, displacing an estimated 101 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 86% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 51 |
| Washington | 1 | 50 |
Clackamas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 51 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 51 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 101 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMSHost | Portland | 51 | Layoff | |
| Laika | Hillsboro | 50 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from HMSHost at its Portland facility, reporting 51 affected workers. Laika followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.