Oregon Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Oregon submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2022, putting at risk an estimated 142 workers. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 71 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 71 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 3 | 142 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 142 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 3 | 142 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 142 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martens Airway USA, LLC - Anchor Park Distribution Center | Portland | 71 | Closure | |
| Dr. Martens Airway USA, LLC - Anchor Pa | Portland | 40 | Closure | |
| Dr. Martens Airway USA, LLC - Anchor Pa | Portland | 31 | Closure |
Topping the list was Dr. Martens Airway USA, LLC - Anchor Park Distribution Center at its Portland facility, reporting 71 affected workers. Dr. Martens Airway USA, LLC - Anchor Pa followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Oregon labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.