Oregon Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2021, putting at risk an estimated 91 workers — down from January and down 93% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 91 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 91 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Josephine | 2 | 91 |
Josephine absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 91 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | 2 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 91 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performant | Grants Pass | 60 | Layoff | |
| Performant | Grants Pass | 31 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Performant at its Grants Pass facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Performant followed with 31 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.