Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Oklahoma reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2012, displacing an estimated 247 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 2% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 71 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 71 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 247 |
Creek bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 247 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMI Industries | Tulsa | 176 | ||
| Woodland View Care and Rehabilitation Ctr | Tulsa | 71 |
The most significant filing came from DMI Industries at its Tulsa facility, reporting 176 affected workers. Woodland View Care and Rehabilitation Ctr followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Oklahoma labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.