Oklahoma Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Oklahoma logged 2 WARN Act notices in March 2021, involving roughly 381 workers — climbing above February and down 65% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 231 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
The Government sector dominated layoff filings with 231 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo | 1 | 231 |
| Pottawatomie | 1 | 150 |
Caddo bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 231 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 1 | 231 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO Secure Services/Great Plains Correctional Facility | Hinton | 231 | ||
| TDK Ferrites | Shawnee | 150 |
The biggest impact was at GEO Secure Services/Great Plains Correctional Facility at its Hinton facility, reporting 231 affected workers. TDK Ferrites followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
This data points to a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.