Oklahoma Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Oklahoma submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2021, putting at risk an estimated 894 workers — up substantially from March and down 69% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 224 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 330 |
| Retail | 1 | 330 |
| Utilities | 1 | 182 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 330 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 330 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 4 | 894 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 894 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 4 | 894 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa | Tulsa | 330 | ||
| TravelCenters of America | Tulsa | 330 | ||
| WPX Energy | Tulsa | 182 | ||
| Flowserve | Tulsa | 52 |
Topping the list was Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa at its Tulsa facility, reporting 330 affected workers. TravelCenters of America followed with 330 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.