Oklahoma Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2017, putting at risk an estimated 67 workers — down from January and down 94% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 65 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 2 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 65 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Agriculture reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 65 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 2 |
Creek absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 65 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | Tulsa | 65 | ||
| Farmers Brothers Coffee | Oklahoma City | 2 |
Topping the list was HMS Host at its Tulsa facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Farmers Brothers Coffee followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Oklahoma, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.