Tips for keeping chemical manufacturing workers safer
Employees working at chemical manufacturing plants in Oklahoma and around the country face possible threats to their safety each workday. An accident with a hazardous chemical could result in catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. There are strategies, however, that could reduce or prevent these injuries from occurring. The common types of injuries at these plants are […]
Negotiating an Executive Employment Agreement
Receiving an offer of employment from a company is a very exciting and significant moment for you. It’s important to negotiate an agreement that is fair and equitable for both you and your business. Many times a company will not want to do this in writing, but it’s best to you as a new employee […]
Do I Have To Sign An Employer’s Non-Compete Clause?
Perhaps you are working for a Mobile Phone Service and before hiring you, they ask you to sign a non-compete clause on your hiring contract. This may seem strange though it isn’t uncommon. However, there are some critical things to note about non-compete agreements, in particular for those living in the state of Oklahoma that […]
Determining Who is an Independent Contractor
Hiring independent contractors can be a useful way for businesses to complete projects at a lower cost than hiring full-time employees. Many people also prefer the freedom that comes with working as an independent contractor. Often, independent contractors can work from home and make more money on an hourly basis, with the downside of having […]
Attorney reports increase in Tulsa-area age discrimination claims
TULSA, Okla. – Local attorneys say there has been a 25%- 30% uptick in age discrimination claims in the Tulsa area. Katherine Stromland says she was told she could not get a promotion because she is too old. The 57-year-old works in the airline industry as a baggage handler. She filed a complaint with the […]
EEOC Seeks Disclosure of Salary Information
Dealing with the EEOC can be tricky for many businesses, especially as the agency’s regulations are constantly updated and changed. While not yet the law of the land, it’s important to be aware of one proposed rule that the EEOC is now considering. A recently proposed change to the Employer Information Report (EEO-1) would require […]
Know the Rights of Transgender Employees
Recent laws restricting which bathrooms transgender people can use in other states has recently put a spotlight on the issue of transgender rights in the workplace. Transgender individuals, meaning those who were born male or female and now identify as a different gender, are not a protected class under Oklahoma law. However, the EEOC has […]
When Wrongful Death Occurs on a Construction Site
However, what happens when someone dies while working on a construction site? Construction Worker Death in Tulsa In March of 2014, 48-year-old Eri Hernandez of Edmond was hit and killed by a dump truck hit and killed by a dump truck on a construction site. She was a Mack’s S&S employee working on Interstate 44 […]
Too Close to Home – Wrongful Death in the Form of a Tulsa Car Accident
No one expects to die in a car accident. But, it happens every day. On July 28, 2014, police set out to investigate an accident right here in Tulsa that killed an OU student and injured five other students. According to the news report, the police believed that the driver of the other car that […]
Beware of Filing Workers’ Compensation Claims in Tulsa
Being injured at work is bad enough. Not only do most injured workers lose time at work, they also have to deal with the pain and suffering that comes along with their injury, running back and forth to doctor’s appointments – and sometimes specialists – and worrying about their finances and how they will pay […]
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