Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 2 WARN Act notices in August 2023, covering approximately 313 workers — marking a decline from July and up 70% versus August 2022. The average filing covered 156 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 260 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 260 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward | 1 | 260 |
| Creek | 1 | 53 |
Woodward bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward | 1 | 260 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianceHealth Woodward | Woodward | 260 | ||
| HD Supply | Tulsa | 53 |
Leading the list was AllianceHealth Woodward at its Woodward facility, reporting 260 affected workers. HD Supply followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.