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 up over the year for most Oklahoma counties in June

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

In June, Latimer County posted Oklahoma’s highest county unemployment rate of 6.8 percent. McIntosh County reported the second-highest rate for the month, followed by Seminole County. Dewey and Grant Counties reported the lowest county unemployment rate of 2.1 percent in June. Unemployment rates in June were higher than a year earlier in 70 counties, lower in 6 counties and unchanged in 1 county.

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

Last Modified on Aug 28, 2024