If the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is not reauthorized by Congress by January 1, 2026, the Oklahoma State Workforce Agency will continue to accept WOTC applications submitted in accordance with federal timelines. Applications received during a lapse in authorization will be retained in our system; however, eligibility determinations and certifications cannot be issued until the program is reauthorized. Employers should continue to complete required WOTC forms at the time of hire and submit applications within 28 days of the employee’s start date.

Additional updates will be posted as federal guidance becomes available.

Jobless Rates Down Over the Year for Most Oklahoma Counties in August

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

In August, McIntosh County posted Oklahoma’s highest county unemployment rate of 5.8 percent. Haskell County reported the second-highest rate for the month. Dewey County reported the lowest county unemployment rate of 1.8 percent in August. Unemployment rates in August were higher than a year earlier in 27 counties, lower in 34 counties and unchanged in 16 counties.

Read the full August 2024 Metro Area and County Employment and Unemployment Report.

Last Modified on Oct 30, 2024