Oklahoma Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Oklahoma filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2021, impacting roughly 139 workers and down 51% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 90 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 49 |
The Other sector led the way in workforce reductions with 90 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 49 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creek | 2 | 139 |
Creek was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 1 | 90 |
| Bristow | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Oklahoma this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odle Management Group | Tulsa | 90 | ||
| Bristow Medical Center | Bristow | 49 |
The single largest action involved Odle Management Group at its Tulsa facility, reporting 90 affected workers. Bristow Medical Center followed with 49 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oklahoma's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other 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.