Oregon Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Oregon reported 1 WARN Act notices in March 2021, displacing an estimated 91 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 91 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Josephine | 1 | 91 |
Josephine was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 91 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 91 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performant | Grants Pass | 91 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Performant at its Grants Pass facility, reporting 91 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.