Oklahoma Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2017, putting at risk an estimated 43 workers — down from April and down 92% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 22 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 30 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 13 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 30 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 13 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 1 | 30 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 13 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 30 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Texaco | Tulsa | 30 | ||
| SelectForce | Oklahoma City | 13 |
Topping the list was Chevron Texaco at its Tulsa facility, reporting 30 affected workers. SelectForce followed with 13 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Oklahoma, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.