Pottawatomie County Workers Have Rights
Discrimination. Harassment. Wrongful termination. Whether you work at OBU, for a tribal employer, or in the private sector, you have legal protections—and we enforce them.
Fighting for Workers
Employers have HR departments and legal teams. Workers often stand alone. We level the playing field.
Federal Protections
Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA protect all workers—regardless of industry.
Oklahoma Law
State anti-discrimination laws provide additional protections.
Federal Employment Law
Tribal employers involve unique considerations under federal Indian law.
Major Employers in Pottawatomie County
Shawnee's economy includes tribal enterprises, education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
One of the largest employers in the area with gaming, healthcare, banking, and other enterprises.
Oklahoma Baptist University
A major educational employer in Shawnee with faculty and staff positions.
Healthcare & Manufacturing
SSM Health St. Anthony and local manufacturers round out the employment base.
Employment Cases We Handle
Workplace Discrimination
Race, sex, age, disability, and other protected categories.
Sexual Harassment
Hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment.
Wrongful Termination
Illegal firings based on discrimination or retaliation.
Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid overtime and misclassification.
What Can You Recover?
Economic Damages
- Back pay
- Front pay
- Lost benefits
- Expenses
Additional Relief
- Compensatory damages
- Punitive damages
- Reinstatement
- Attorney's fees
Relevant Insight: Workplace Retaliation in Oklahoma
Know your rights if your employer retaliates against you for protected activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're looking for an employment attorney near you in Shawnee or Pottawatomie 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. You cannot be fired for discrimination, retaliation, or exercising legal rights—even in at-will employment states.
For federal claims, you must file with the EEOC within 300 days. State deadlines vary. Contact us immediately.
Employment disputes involving tribal entities involve unique jurisdictional considerations. Federal anti-discrimination laws apply in many situations — we can assess which forum and framework applies to your case.
Back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages in egregious cases, and attorney's fees.
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Your Employer Has Lawyers. You Should Too.
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