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OK SB1051
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from discharging, discriminating, or retaliating against employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking for taking time off to obtain restraining orders or other protective relief
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Requires employers to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for victims, including schedule modifications, workstation changes, transfer/reassignment, installed locks, and referrals to victim assistance organizations
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Employers with 25 or more employees face additional restrictions and cannot discharge victims for taking time off to seek medical attention, obtain shelter/crisis services, receive counseling, or participate in safety planning
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Employees who experience violations may file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor within 1 year and are entitled to reinstatement, lost wages reimbursement, and equitable relief
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Employers who willfully refuse to rehire or restore eligible employees are guilty of a misdemeanor; employers may request recertification of victim status every 6 months
Legislative Description
Labor; prohibiting discharge of employee for act of domestic abuse. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business and Commerce
2/2/2016