Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Oklahoma filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2010, impacting roughly 344 workers and down 59% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 270 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 74 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 270 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo | 1 | 270 |
| Garfield | 1 | 74 |
Caddo bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 1 | 270 |
| Enid | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Correctional Facility | Hinton | 270 | ||
| Urs | Enid | 74 |
The single largest action involved Great Plains Correctional Facility at its Hinton facility, reporting 270 affected workers. Urs followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.