Oklahoma Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Oklahoma posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 168 workers and down 73% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 80 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 168 |
Creek absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sapulpa | 1 | 88 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaray | Sapulpa | 88 | ||
| Clear Edge Filtration Group | Tulsa | 80 |
The largest notice was filed by Solaray at its Sapulpa facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Clear Edge Filtration Group followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.