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 April

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

In April, Love and Pushmataha Counties posted Oklahoma’s highest county unemployment rate of 4.0 percent. McIntosh County reported the second-highest rate for the month. Texas and Dewey Counties reported the lowest county unemployment rate of 1.4 percent in April. Unemployment rates in April were lower than a year earlier in 68 counties, higher in 6 counties, and unchanged in 3 counties.

Read the full April 2025 Metro Area and County Employment and Unemployment Report.

Last Modified on May 28, 2025