Federal law prohibits employment discrimination of individuals who are 40 years of age or older. This legislation was established by Congress in 1967 because of concern that older workers would be at a disadvantage in finding and keeping work in comparison to younger...
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Employment Law
Negotiating an Executive Employment Agreement
Receiving an offer of employment from a company is a very exciting and significant moment for you. It's important to negotiate an agreement that is fair and equitable for both you and your business. Many times a company will not want to do this in writing, but it's...
Do I Have To Sign An Employer’s Non-Compete Clause?
Perhaps you are working for a Mobile Phone Service and before hiring you, they ask you to sign a non-compete clause on your hiring contract. This may seem strange though it isn't uncommon. However, there are some critical things to note about non-compete agreements,...
Determining Who is an Independent Contractor
Hiring independent contractors can be a useful way for businesses to complete projects at a lower cost than hiring full-time employees. Many people also prefer the freedom that comes with working as an independent contractor. Often, independent contractors can work...
Attorney reports increase in Tulsa-area age discrimination claims
TULSA, Okla. - Local attorneys say there has been a 25%- 30% uptick in age discrimination claims in the Tulsa area. Katherine Stromland says she was told she could not get a promotion because she is too old. The 57-year-old works in the airline industry as a baggage...
EEOC Seeks Disclosure of Salary Information
Dealing with the EEOC can be tricky for many businesses, especially as the agency's regulations are constantly updated and changed. While not yet the law of the land, it's important to be aware of one proposed rule that the EEOC is now considering. A recently proposed...
Know the Rights of Transgender Employees
Recent laws restricting which bathrooms transgender people can use in other states has recently put a spotlight on the issue of transgender rights in the workplace. Transgender individuals, meaning those who were born male or female and now identify as a different...
Oklahoma Religious Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
Voss Lighting, a Nebraska-based company, was accused by an Oklahoma man, Edward Wolfe, of refusing to hire him based on his religious beliefs. With the assistance of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Wolfe pursued a religious employment...
New Bill Exempts Children Under 16 Labor Law – Volunteering for 501(c) Organizations
Up until recently, children under 16 were, in no way, allowed to work in specific types of establishments, according to the Oklahoma child labor laws. Now there is a new bill, an amendment to the Child labor laws of Oklahoma, which was approved and signed by Mary...
Oklahoma: Employers Cannot Require Employees to Give Up Personal Social Media Log-Ins and Passwords
You may not be aware of it, but it is against the law for your employer to request or require you to give them your personal social media log-ins and passwords in Oklahoma now. Employers scanning through prospective and current employee social media accounts to find...