Oklahoma Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Oklahoma reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2010, displacing an estimated 65 workers and down 76% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 6 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 59 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 6 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 65 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Technik | Tulsa | 59 | ||
| Principal Financial Group | Tulsa | 6 |
The most significant filing came from Lufthansa Technik at its Tulsa facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Principal Financial Group followed with 6 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.