If you were fired for an illegal reason in Oklahoma, there are some laws in place that can protect you. Workers in Oklahoma are protected from discrimination in the workplace by both state and Federal laws. If you were fired illegally or if you have been a victim of discrimination by an employer in Oklahoma, you can file a complaint with both state and Federal authorities against that employer.
What Is the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act?
The Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act makes it illegal for employers in Oklahoma to discriminate against employees for reasons protected by law. Firing a worker for a reason protected by law is considered to be a type of discrimination and it's illegal. The Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act makes it illegal for employers in Oklahoma to discriminate against employees because of their race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
If you were fired by an employer for a reason that is protected by the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act you can file a complaint with both state and Federal agencies.
What Other Laws Protect Oklahoma Workers From Wrongful Termination?
Employees in Oklahoma are protected by Federal employment laws in addition to the state anti-discrimination act. Any employee in Oklahoma who was fired for a reason protected by Federal law can file a complaint at the Federal level as well as the state level. The employer could get hit with both state and Federal penalties for violating Federal laws like:
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Pregnancy Protection Act
- Pregnancy Fairness Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Age Discrimination In Employment Act
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Immigration Reform And Control Act
If you are a worker in Oklahoma who was fired for an illegal reason you can file a complaint against your employer.
Who Oversees the Wrongful Termination Laws in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma residents who were fired by an Oklahoma employer in violation of state and Federal laws can file a complaint with the Oklahoma Office Of Civil Right Enforcement. You can start a complaint online, or file a complaint in person. You can also file a complaint with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. You can start a complaint with the EEOC online or you can visit one of the EEOC offices in Oklahoma and file your complaint in person.
Get in Touch With a Lawyer That Takes Oklahoma Wrongful Termination Claims
When you file a complaint against an employer for illegal termination you will have to provide evidence with your claim that shows your rights were violated. The best way to make a strong claim is to talk with an employment attorney. An independent employment attorney can help you file your complaint and advise you what evidence you need to prove that you were illegally fired.
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