Oklahoma Employment Law
What Is an At-Will Employee in Oklahoma?
Are you familiar with at-will employment in Oklahoma? As an Oklahoma Workers' Rights lawyer, I want to shed some light on this topic. In our state, an employer has the right to terminate an employee for any reason, except discriminatory ones. Discriminatory reasons include race, gender, religion, and more. If you've raised concerns about safety or violations of public policy, your employer cannot fire you. Pregnancy and age over 40 are also protected. Health and medical leave reasons should also be considered. If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to me at oklahomaworkersrights.com. I'm Lindsay McDowell, an Oklahoma wrongful termination attorney, and I'm here to help. Read more »What Is a Whistleblower in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, employees are often considered at will, meaning their employer can terminate them without cause. However, there are exceptions for whistleblowers. Whistleblowers are employees who report violations by their employers, such as illegal actions or improper behaviors. The law protects whistleblowers from retaliation, ensuring that they cannot be fired for whistleblowing. This includes situations like filing a worker's compensation claim or reporting illegal or unsafe practices. If you believe your employer is violating labor laws or endangering your safety, you have rights as a whistleblower. For more specific information or to discuss your situation, you can contact Oklahoma Employment Attorney Lindsay McDowell at oklahomaworkersrights.com or 918-932-2800. Read more »Do Employers Have to Provide Sick Leave in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, employers are not required to provide sick leave, whether paid or unpaid. However, employers can choose to implement a sick leave policy and must then offer it to all employees. Alternatively, employees may be entitled to sick leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which applies to employers with more than 50 employees. Under the FMLA, employees can take up to 12 weeks of sick leave for their own illness or to care for a family member. Although FMLA leave is not required to be paid, employers must maintain the employee's position or a similar one while they are on leave. For more information, reach out to Workers' Rights Attorney Lindsay McDowell at OklahomaWorkersRights.com. Read more »Can I Appeal an Unemployment Denial?
You can appeal the decision. However, you only have 10 days from the date on the order that you receive in the mail. Read more »My Employer Wrongfully Terminated Me - What Can I Recover?
You can recover is going to be your lost wages, which generally speaking is considered whether your back pay or front pay. Read more »What Evidence Is Important in an Employment Law Case?
It's very important that you document what occurred at the workplace and make sure that you keep that evidence. Read more »How Long Does an Employment Law Case Take?
In the state of Oklahoma employment law cases can take anywhere up to two years sometimes, sometimes even more. Read more »What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to accommodate the same system for an individual based on a proven need. Read more »How Long Do I Have to File for a Wrongful Termination Claim?
You have 180 days from the date of termination to take action against your employer if you feel like you've been wrongfully terminated. Read more »I Was Fired Because of My Disability: What Should I Do?
I would highly recommend contacting an attorney who has seen these types of issues before and is experienced in employment law matters. Read more »What Laws Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is precluded by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read more »Are You Being Misclassified as a Contractor or an Employee?
Whether or not you are a contractor or an employee depends on many broad criteria, and it is a sliding scale of consideration. Read more »What Are the Labor Laws for Salaried Employees?
Whether or not you are considered a properly salaried employee, the employer must pay you at least $23,600 per year. Read more »What Is Workplace Harassment?
Workplace harassment is a type of threatening behavior directed at an individual worker or a group of workers. Read more »Can a Man Be Harassed in His Workplace by a Woman?
If you are a man and you've been subject to sexual harassment, you certainly do have rights that are protected. Read more »
