Chesapeake Energy Lays Off 200 Employees

Chesapeake Energy is laying off 200 employees, primarily in Oklahoma City, according to a Chesapeake spokesperson.

Thursday, September 17th 2020, 5:27 pm

By: News 9


Chesapeake Energy is laying off 200 employees, primarily in Oklahoma City, according to a company letter obtained by News 9.

The company said it is reducing its workforce by approximately 15% as a result of “challenging times.”

All employees received an email Thursday saying impacted field employees have been notified. The company has plans to notify the remaining employees by phone on Friday.  

A company spokesperson sent the following statement saying:

“We continue to prudently manage our business and staffing levels to adapt to challenging market conditions.”

The affected employees are eligible to receive a severance package. 

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