Oklahoma Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Oklahoma logged 3 WARN Act notices in March 2017, involving roughly 107 workers — climbing above February and down 41% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 65 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 30 |
| Transportation | 1 | 12 |
The Mining & Energy sector dominated layoff filings with 65 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 95 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 12 |
Creek felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 95 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2 | 95 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOV Inc fka National Oilwell Varco | Tulsa | 65 | ||
| Linde Engineering North America | Tulsa | 30 | ||
| Avis Budget Group | Oklahoma City | 12 |
The biggest impact was at NOV Inc fka National Oilwell Varco at its Tulsa facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Linde Engineering North America followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.