OK HB1138

Amends the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act to modify duties of the Human Capital Management Division and Civil Service Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services

Requires establishment of a State Employee Dispute Resolution Program including mediation services, a confidential whistleblower program, and an Office of Veterans Placement to assist veterans seeking state employment

Establishes procedures for state employee complaints regarding disciplinary actions (termination, suspension, demotion, punitive transfers, written reprimands) with complaints filed within 10 business days and hearings held within 30 business days

Requires written reprimands and punitive transfer complaints to be administered through mediation first, with hearings available only if mediation fails; certain law enforcement employees may proceed to hearing if mediation is unsuccessful

Becomes effective November 1, 2025