Oklahoma Employment Law

Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act covers employers with 15+ employees. Limited protections; does not include sexual orientation or gender identity.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$7.25

Oklahoma State Laws (1)

OK ADA

Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1101-1901

180 days
15+ employees

The Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40+), disability, and genetic information. The Act covers employers with 15 or more employees and complaints must be filed within 180 days with the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Enforcement Division. Oklahoma provides relatively limited protections compared to many states, closely mirroring federal law.

Protected Classes

racecolorreligionsexnational originage (40+)disabilitygenetic information

Key Provisions

  • ✓Closely mirrors federal anti-discrimination law including Title VII and ADA
  • ✓Provides limited state-level protections without expanding significantly beyond federal standards
  • ✓Oklahoma Attorney General investigates complaints; employees may also file directly in state district court after receiving a right-to-sue letter

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damages (capped)Attorney fees and costsInjunctive relief
File with: Oklahoma Attorney General, Civil Rights Enforcement Division180 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Oklahoma

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Oklahoma. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Oklahoma laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Oklahoma for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.