Oregon Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, impacting roughly 496 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 391% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 248 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 396 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 396 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | 1 | 396 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 100 |
Multnomah bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 396 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gresham | 1 | 396 |
| Pendleton | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 496 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Transit | Gresham | 396 | Layoff | |
| Lifeways - Umatilla County | Pendleton | 100 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved First Transit at its Gresham facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Lifeways - Umatilla County followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.