Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Oklahoma filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2019, impacting roughly 147 workers and down 84% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 120 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 120 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 27 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian | 1 | 120 |
| Creek | 1 | 27 |
Canadian absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 1 | 120 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Services | Yukon | 120 | ||
| R1 | Tulsa | 27 |
The single largest action involved BJ Services at its Yukon facility, reporting 120 affected workers. R1 followed with 27 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.