OK SB836

Creates exclusive state remedies for employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, replacing common law remedies for at-will employment termination.

Establishes procedures requiring discrimination complaints be filed with Oklahoma Human Rights Commission within 300 days, with mandatory Notice of Right to Sue before filing civil action within 90 days in district court.

Expands protected classes to include genetic information discrimination and disability (replacing "handicap" terminology); allows reasonable accommodation exceptions for disabilities unless they impose undue hardship.

Provides remedies for prevailing employees including back pay, liquidated damages, reinstatement, injunctive relief, and attorney fees; defends can assert defenses available under federal laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, etc.).

Changes housing discrimination terminology from "handicap" to "disability" and updates definitions; eliminates Section 1901 (separate handicap discrimination provision); effective November 1, 2011.