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In Oklahoma, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Oklahoma labor laws equalize the bargaining power between employer and employees in order to maintain a balance and satisfying environment for society.

Union affiliation of employed wage and s

Beginning in January 2003, data reflect revised population controls used in the household survey. Data refer to the sole or principal job of full- and part-time workers exluded are all self-employed workers regardless of whether in Oklahoma
Total Employed 2003. 1,406
Total Members of unions 96
Percent of Employed 6.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions 111
Persent Total Employed 2004 7.9
Total Employed 2004. 1,402
Total Members of unions 86
Percent of Employed 6.1
Total Employed Represented by Unions 100
Persent of Total Employed 2004 7.1

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor laws in Oklahoma primarily regulate the relationship between employers and unions and grant employees the rights to engage in certain activities, such as strikes, to have their demands fulfilled. Oklahoma workers rely on labor laws to rectify unfair employment practices. Our Oklahoma labor law lawyers have dealt with various cases protecting each worker's and employer’s rights in order to maintain a fair relationship between both parties.

Our Oklahoma labor law lawyers specialize in all aspects of labor law and possess solid knowledge concerning:

  • Arbitration / grievances / mediation
  • Business immigration
  • Collective bargaining
  • Discrimination law
  • Employment agreements
  • Employment class action defense
  • Employment counseling
  • Employment litigation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Labor relations
  • Occupational safety & health
  • OFCCP
  • Strike support
  • Supervisor training
  • Workplace security
  • Wrongful discharge

Maintaining an equal and fair employee/employer relationship should be in everybody’s interest. If you have any questions, or if you are concerned that one of your rights as a Oklahoma worker or employer has been violated, contact one of our Oklahoma labor law lawyers immediately.

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Oklahoma Audio


Labor Dept. Expands Overtime Laws

AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:09, 4/20/2004


The Bush administration releases new rules governing which employees have the right to receive overtime pay. While not as far-reaching as some lawmakers had desired, the central revision raises the threshold for overtime from workers earning $65,000 to those making $100,000.
Source: NPR



News

News about Labor Law cases in Oklahoma and nationwide:

U.S. Labor Department Announces $250,000 Grant To Assist Dislocated Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $250,000 grant to the city of Newton, Iowa, to conduct early planning for assisting workers affected... Read more >

Judge Approves $5 Million Settlement Of Job Bias Lawsuits Against Woodward Governor

A federal judge has given final approval to a $5 million settlement resolving two consolidated class action employment discrimination lawsuits agai... Read more >

Fatal Accident Proposed Penalties Total $154,800

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aleluya Roofing Co., Miami, ... Read more >

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Employment Topics

  • Collective Bargaining
  • Discrimination law
  • Employment Agreements
  • Employment Litigation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Labor relations
  • Mediation
  • Occupational safety & health
  • OFCCP
  • Strike Support
  • Wrongful Discharge

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Employment Terms

Inflation

A rate of increase in the general price level of all goods and services. (This should not be confused with increases in the prices of specific goods relative to the prices of other goods.)

Reasonableness

Although a certain rule might have been stated, one still needs to ask the question, for instance, "Was it reasonable to fire an employee for selling CDs in the breakroom"?

Securities and Exchange Commission

An independent, non-partisan, quasi-judicial regulatory agency with responsibility for administering the federal securities laws.

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