Oklahoma Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 1 WARN Act notices in April 2018, covering approximately 240 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 36% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 240 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 240 |
The Utilities sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 240 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 240 |
Cleveland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 240 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Energy | Oklahoma City | 240 |
Leading the list was Devon Energy at its Oklahoma City facility, reporting 240 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.