Oklahoma Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2014, putting at risk an estimated 201 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 91 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 201 |
Cleveland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 2 | 201 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West business solutions | Oklahoma City | 110 | ||
| HighMount Exploration & Production | Oklahoma City | 91 |
Topping the list was West business solutions at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 110 affected workers. HighMount Exploration & Production followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.