Oklahoma Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Oklahoma reported 4 WARN Act notices in July 2019, displacing an estimated 445 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 17% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 180 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 140 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 140 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 3 | 320 |
| Rogers | 1 | 125 |
Creek bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 320 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 3 | 320 |
| Catoosa | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System | Tulsa | 180 | ||
| IPSCO Tubulars | Catoosa | 125 | ||
| MetLife | Tulsa | 73 | ||
| Capital One | Tulsa | 67 |
The most significant filing came from Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System at its Tulsa facility, reporting 180 affected workers. IPSCO Tubulars followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.