Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 6 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 632 workers — marking a decline from July and up 295% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 243 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 71 |
| Transportation | 1 | 39 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 243 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 4 | 501 |
| Delaware | 1 | 92 |
| Creek | 1 | 39 |
Cleveland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 501 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norman | 2 | 357 |
| Oklahoma City | 2 | 144 |
| Jay | 1 | 92 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Norman | 206 | ||
| Vetta Brands | Norman | 151 | ||
| Gefco | Jay | 92 | ||
| CNI Global Solutions | Oklahoma City | 73 | ||
| Crescent Hotels & Resorts | Oklahoma City | 71 | ||
| Avis Budget | Tulsa | 39 |
Leading the list was Aramark at its Norman facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Vetta Brands followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.