Oklahoma Labor and Employment Law

Understand OK labor laws and stay out of trouble You don't have to go back to law school to understand Oklahoma employment laws. However, you and especially your HR department, should take time to regularly review current regulations. In addition, you need to make sure you have the most current Oklahoma labor and employment law posters up and in plain view.

I recommend:  The Oklahoma Department of Labor provides PDF documents covering every area of employment law that affects Oklahoma employers. If you hire teenagers, the department also provides a simple guide to Oklahoma child labor laws. You can purchase or download employment law posters from The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The most convenient way to meet the requirement for posting Federal and Oklahoma labor laws is to purchase an all-in-one poster from the Poster Compliance Center.

Look up Oklahoma state employment law on the Internet If you ever have a question about Oklahoma labor and employment statutes, turn to the Web to get the information you need.

I recommend:  The Matthies Law Firm provides an easy-to-use index to Oklahoma work laws. You'll find entries for everything from smoker's rights to time off to vote. For access to all labor laws in Oklahoma, turn to PEO7.com; just be aware that it does not include a search function.

Turn to Oklahoma employment law firms when you need advice If, despite your best efforts, you find yourself in a conflict with an employee, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in employment law. Many attorneys only take cases representing wronged employees, but large firms should have an attorney who can advise and possibly represent you in case of a law suit.

I recommend:  The FindLaw Lawyer Directory lists employment lawyers by city. Lawyers.com can also connect you with an Oklahoma labor law attorney. You may want to contact one of the members of the Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association.