Oregon Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Oregon posted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2020, affecting an estimated 118 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and down 65% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 118 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector saw the heaviest impact with 118 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 118 |
Washington saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton | 2 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 59 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYUFY Enterprises - VillaSport | Beaverton | 59 | Layoff | |
| VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa | Beaverton | 59 |
The largest notice was filed by SYUFY Enterprises - VillaSport at its Beaverton facility, reporting 59 affected workers. VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment 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.