Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Oklahoma reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 168 workers and down 73% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 80 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 168 |
Creek bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sapulpa | 1 | 88 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaray | Sapulpa | 88 | ||
| Clear Edge Filtration Group | Tulsa | 80 |
The most significant filing came from Solaray at its Sapulpa facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Clear Edge Filtration Group followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.