Oregon Layoffs — December 2025
Employers in Oregon reported 8 WARN Act notices in December 2025, displacing an estimated 646 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 70% versus December 2024. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 310 |
| Utilities | 2 | 180 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 78 |
| Retail | 1 | 37 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 3 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 310 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Utilities reported 180 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 4 | 428 |
| Jackson | 3 | 193 |
| Multnomah | 1 | 25 |
Clackamas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 428 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 3 | 350 |
| Medford | 3 | 193 |
| Clackamas | 1 | 78 |
| Portand | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 419 |
| Layoff | 3 | 224 |
The high proportion of closures (65% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland | Portland | 310 | Closure | |
| Solgen Power, LLC DBA Purelight Power | Medford | 109 | Layoff | |
| Vacuum Technique | Clackamas | 78 | Layoff | |
| Solgen Power, LLC dba Purelight Power | Medford | 71 | Closure | |
| Nordstrom Rack Portland | Portland | 37 | Layoff | |
| Oregon - Remote Employees | Portand | 25 | Closure | |
| Administrative Office | Medford | 13 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Portland | 3 |
The most significant filing came from Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland at its Portland facility, reporting 310 affected workers. Solgen Power, LLC DBA Purelight Power followed with 109 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.