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.
In May, Love County posted Oklahoma’s highest county unemployment rate of 4.5 percent. Pushmataha County reported the second-highest rate for the month. Texas County reported the lowest county unemployment rate of 1.7 percent in May. Unemployment rates in May were lower than a year earlier in 65 counties, higher in 8 counties, and unchanged in 4 counties.
Read the full May 2025 Metro Area and County Employment and Unemployment Report.
