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
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Your Employer Has Lawyers. You Should Too.
Contact us confidentially to discuss your Pottawatomie County employment matter.