HB2412 Summary

• Amends 72 O.S. 2011, Section 48.1 to clarify language regarding leaves of absence for military service members employed in the private sector.

• Replaces gendered pronouns ("his") with neutral language ("the") when referring to officers and employees on military leave.

• Clarifies that employers may pay the difference between regular civilian pay and military pay to service members on active or inactive duty.

• Maintains that protected military service duration cannot be less than that provided by federal law.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.