Wrongful Firing / Termination Blog
In Oklahoma, you cannot be fired because of your race, sex, pregnancy, on-the-job injury or because you filed a legitimate Workers' Compensation claim. There are other public policy exceptions to the general rule of "employee at will" status in Oklahoma, but it gets complicated fast and different time limitations apply to different sets of facts. Time is important in the success or failure of these cases and the pitfalls of waiting too long or going it on your own are too many to list. For over 23 years, Tim Gilpin has represented Oklahomans and Tulsans who were wrongly fired.
Same Job upon return from Medical Leave?
February 09, 2012Do I get my old job back when I return from Family Medical leave?
Remedies under Family Medical Leave Act
January 03, 2012What are my remedies under the Family Medical Leave Act?
Family Medical Leave
February 27, 2010Can You Keep Your Job After A Medical Leave?
Public Policy Versus Employment at Will
February 04, 2010Oklahoma is what is commonly referred to as an "employment at will" state. Without a written employment contract, you can be fired for almost any reason - unless that reason violates a "Public Policy". But, what is a Public Policy violation?
