Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in Oklahoma typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma - The Tulsa County Bar Association (TCBA) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) that helps individuals and businesses find an attorney throughout Tulsa County and thirteen other counties in northeast Oklahoma. In exchange for a $25.00 processing fee, the public service will refer you to two attorney who have agreed to provide you with a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge. During the consultation, you can discuss your case with one or both of the private attorneys. You can also discuss the attorney fees needed for additional representation.