Oklahoma Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2009, covering approximately 269 workers and down 56% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 145 |
| Education | 1 | 124 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 145 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Education reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah | 1 | 145 |
| Creek | 1 | 124 |
Sequoyah was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw | 1 | 145 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 124 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ribbon Downs | Sallisaw | 145 | ||
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | 124 |
Leading the list was Blue Ribbon Downs at its Sallisaw facility, reporting 145 affected workers. Oral Roberts University followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.