Oklahoma Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Oklahoma recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2020, covering approximately 104 workers and down 89% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 63 |
| Transportation | 1 | 41 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 63 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | 63 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 41 |
Oklahoma felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker AFB | 1 | 63 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iap | Tinker AFB | 63 | ||
| Southwest Airlines | Oklahoma City | 41 |
Leading the list was Iap at its Tinker AFB facility, reporting 63 affected workers. Southwest Airlines followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.