Oklahoma Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Oklahoma posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2021, affecting an estimated 220 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 87% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 108 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 108 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnee | 2 | 112 |
| Logan | 1 | 108 |
Pawnee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 112 |
| Langston | 1 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Langston | 108 | ||
| ABM Industries | Cleveland | 56 | ||
| ABM Industry Groups | Cleveland | 56 |
The largest notice was filed by Sodexo at its Langston facility, reporting 108 affected workers. ABM Industries followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.