State reference · OK
Oklahoma ADA + employment hiring law
Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act, 25 O.S. § 1101 et seq.. Enforced by Oklahoma Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (Attorney General). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act is codified at 25 O.S. § 1101 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Oklahoma Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (Attorney General)
Agency website: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/about/civil-rights.html
Oklahoma OCRE has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under 25 O.S. § 1301(1).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Oklahoma case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Oklahoma-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act, codified at 25 O.S. § 1101 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (Attorney General). Oklahoma OCRE has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Oklahoma?
15+ employees under 25 O.S. § 1301(1).
How does Oklahoma interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Oklahoma employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Oklahoma OCRE has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Oklahoma statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 25 O.S. § 1101 et seq.. Agency: Oklahoma Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (Attorney General) at https://oklahoma.gov/oag/about/civil-rights.html. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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