Oklahoma Layoffs — May 2012
Employers in Oklahoma posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2012, affecting an estimated 306 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 6% versus May 2011. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 256 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 256 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 306 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 306 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 306 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostess | Tulsa | 256 | ||
| Beauty Alliance Inc. dba SalonCentric | Tulsa | 50 |
The largest notice was filed by Hostess at its Tulsa facility, reporting 256 affected workers. Beauty Alliance Inc. dba SalonCentric followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.