Known as energy and government employment hub, Oklahoma City anchors a large share of Oklahoma County's workforce — and hourly and misclassified salaried employees here are among the most likely to be shorted on overtime. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Oklahoma's state wage and hour laws.
Oklahoma generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Oklahoma City span oil and gas services, aviation, healthcare, and retail. These are among the Oklahoma industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
Workers in Oklahoma City reach out to us most about off-the-clock work, being misclassified as exempt, tip-credit and minimum-wage problems, and retaliation for speaking up. Browse all claim types to learn more.