Oregon Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Oregon filed 1 WARN Act notices in August 2024, impacting roughly 158 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 79% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 158 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 158 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 158 |
Clackamas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Linn | 1 | 158 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 158 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamette Falls Paper | West Linn | 158 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Williamette Falls Paper at its West Linn facility, reporting 158 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.