Employment & Labor Alert — Oklahoma Amends Workplace Drug Testing Law: Key Changes and Next Steps
Oklahoma has passed HB 3127, updating its Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Okla. Stat. Tit. 63, § 427.8) effective November 1, 2026.
Employment & Labor Alert — Oklahoma Paid Family & Medical Leave Proposal: SB 277 – What Employers Need to Know
Oklahoma legislators are considering SB 277, a proposal that would create a state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program known as the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act.
Employment & Labor Alert – Restrictive Covenants for Oklahoma Employees: Lessons from Griffin v. Stryker on Forum Selection, Choice of Law, and § 219A Compliance GalleryEmployment & Labor Alert – Restrictive Covenants for Oklahoma Employees: Lessons from Griffin v. Stryker on Forum Selection, Choice of Law, and § 219A Compliance
Employment & Labor Alert – Restrictive Covenants for Oklahoma Employees: Lessons from Griffin v. Stryker on Forum Selection, Choice of Law, and § 219A Compliance
The recent Griffin/Stryker litigation shows that for multi state employers, outcomes may turn not only on what a restrictive covenant says, but also on forum selection, governing law, and the employer’s ability to prove protectable interests and irreparable harm early.
Employment & Labor Alert – How to Select the Right Search Firm or Staffing Agency
Hiring decisions carry significant risks. A poor fit can lead to lost time, increased costs, and disruption to culture and operations.
Employment & Labor Alert – What Employers Got Wrong: Hiring and Retaliation Missteps Identified by an Oklahoma Federal Court
Pendergraft v. Steiner (W.D. Okla. 2025) shows HR and managers what NOT to do in hiring, promotions, and handling employee complaints.
Employment & Labor Alert – TX Employers Beware: Fifth Circuit Says Your Arbitration Agreements May Be Unenforceable
If your company requires employees to sign mandatory arbitration agreements (and you should), here’s a wake‑up call: if you (the employer) didn’t sign it, too, then it may not be worth the paper it’s printed on.
Employment & Labor Alert — Supreme Court Lowers the Bar for “Majority Group” Plaintiffs to Sue for Employment Discrimination
Now is the time for employers to ensure they have policies and practices in place to document their legitimate business reasons for any adverse employment decisions.
Employment Alert – Lessons for Avoiding and Defending ADA Claims from a New Decision by Magistrate Judge Little of the Northern District of Oklahoma GalleryEmployment Alert – Lessons for Avoiding and Defending ADA Claims from a New Decision by Magistrate Judge Little of the Northern District of Oklahoma
Employment Alert – Lessons for Avoiding and Defending ADA Claims from a New Decision by Magistrate Judge Little of the Northern District of Oklahoma
This Alert discusses six important lessons learned for HR and employment lawyers based on a new decision by Magistrate Judge Little of the Northern District of Oklahoma.