Oklahoma City Employers Are Not Above the Law
Discrimination. Harassment. Wrongful termination. Wage theft. Oklahoma City workers have rights—and we enforce them. When your employer violates the law, we hold them accountable.
Fighting for Oklahoma City Workers
Employers have HR departments and corporate lawyers. Workers often fight alone. We level the playing field for employees facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace injustices.
Federal Protections
Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and other federal laws protect Oklahoma City workers from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Oklahoma State Law
Oklahoma's anti-discrimination laws and common law protections provide additional avenues for relief beyond federal statutes.
Employer Accountability
We take on major Oklahoma City employers, government agencies, and national corporations. Size doesn't intimidate us.
Employment Law in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is home to major employers in energy, healthcare, aerospace, and government. Each industry has unique workplace issues—we've seen them all.
Major Employers
From Tinker Air Force Base to Devon Energy, Paycom, and the OKC hospital systems—we represent employees against the city's largest employers.
Industry Knowledge
We understand the unique dynamics of Oklahoma's oil & gas industry, healthcare sector, and government workplaces—and the power imbalances employees face.
Federal & State Court
Employment cases may be filed in state court (Oklahoma County) or federal court (Western District of Oklahoma). We litigate in both.
Employment Cases We Handle in Oklahoma City
We represent employees—not employers—in disputes ranging from discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination and wage theft.
Workplace Discrimination
Race, sex, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, and national origin discrimination in OKC workplaces.
Sexual Harassment
Hostile work environment, quid pro quo harassment, and employer failure to address complaints.
Wrongful Termination
Illegal firings based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy.
Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, misclassification, and tip theft in Oklahoma City.
What Can You Recover in an Oklahoma Employment Case?
Employment law provides multiple avenues for relief. Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to:
Economic Damages
- Back pay (wages lost from termination at Devon Energy, Tinker AFB civilian role, or Paycom)
- Front pay (future lost earnings, critical for mid-career energy sector professionals)
- Lost benefits, bonuses & stock options
- Out-of-pocket expenses (job search costs, relocation from OKC)
Additional Relief
- Compensatory damages (emotional distress)
- Punitive damages (in egregious cases)
- Reinstatement to position
- Attorney's fees (paid by employer)
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Read the Article →Frequently Asked Questions
If you're looking for an employment attorney near you in Oklahoma City or Oklahoma County, choose a firm that handles discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. Addison Law Firm represents employees throughout Oklahoma in EEOC proceedings and federal court.
Yes. While Oklahoma follows at-will employment (meaning employers can generally terminate for any reason), there are significant exceptions. You cannot be fired for illegal reasons: discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin; retaliation for reporting harassment or safety violations; or exercising legal rights like taking FMLA leave. If your termination falls into one of these categories, you may have a strong claim.
For federal claims, you must file a charge with the EEOC within 300 days of the discriminatory act (because Oklahoma has a state agency). For state law claims, deadlines vary. However, don't wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses leave, and memories fade. Contact us as soon as you suspect discrimination to preserve your rights.
Depending on your claim, you may be entitled to: back pay (lost wages from termination to resolution), front pay (future lost earnings), compensatory damages for emotional distress, punitive damages in egregious cases, and attorney's fees. In harassment and hostile work environment cases, reinstatement may also be available.
Document everything. Save emails, text messages, and written records. Note dates, times, witnesses, and specific incidents. Do not quit unless absolutely necessary—resigning can complicate your claim. Contact an employment attorney immediately. Retaliation claims are often stronger than the underlying harassment claims and can be proven independently.
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Your Employer Has Lawyers. So Should You.
Don't let workplace injustice go unanswered. Contact us confidentially to discuss your Oklahoma City employment law matter.