Oregon Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Oregon reported 7 WARN Act notices in September 2021, displacing an estimated 126 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 80% versus September 2020. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 63 workers across 6 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 7 | 126 |
Clackamas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 7 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 126 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Leaf | Portland | 63 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 16 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 14 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 12 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 10 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 6 | Closure | |
| Sulzer | Portland | 5 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from 4 Leaf at its Portland facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Sulzer followed with 16 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.