Oregon Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, putting at risk an estimated 496 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 396 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | 1 | 396 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 100 |
Multnomah was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was First Transit at its Gresham facility, reporting 396 affected workers. Lifeways - Umatilla County followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.