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 October

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

In October, Haskell County posted Oklahoma’s highest county unemployment rate of 5.1 percent. McIntosh County reported the second-highest rate for the month. Dewey County reported the lowest county unemployment rate of 1.6 percent in October. Unemployment rates in October were higher than a year earlier in 3 counties and lower in 74 counties.

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

Last Modified on Dec 02, 2024