Oklahoma Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2019, putting at risk an estimated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 27 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian | 1 | 120 |
| Creek | 1 | 27 |
Canadian felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.