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OK HB2730
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Eric Proctor
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public and private employers from discharging or discriminating against employees in compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment for displaying an American flag on their person or work station
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Protection applies only when the flag display does not substantially or materially interfere with the employee's job duties
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Employees may bring civil action against violating employers within 2 years of the violation
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Courts may order relief including reinstatement, restoration of seniority, lost compensation, damages, and reasonable attorney fees
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Labor; prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees who display the American flag; effective date.
Last Action
Remove Representative Lockhart as principal House author and substitute with Representative Proctor
2/10/2016