Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2020

Employers in Oklahoma submitted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2020, putting at risk an estimated 632 workers — down from July and up 295% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 243 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 71 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Cleveland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 501 workers across 4 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Aramark at its Norman facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Vetta Brands followed with 151 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.