Can I fire employees for reasons other than poor performance in Oklahoma? What are the requirements?

Yes, in Oklahoma, employers can fire employees for reasons other than poor performance, but they must follow certain requirements. These requirements include ensuring that the rights under the Oklahoma Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act apply to the employees of the state agency or political subdivision, reporting any alleged prohibited activity to the appropriate authority in writing, and terminating an employee’s entitlement to the benefits of the Oklahoma Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act upon certain events ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3]}. Additionally, all officers and state employees under the Oklahoma Personnel Act must conform to, comply with, and aid in carrying out the provisions of the Act and the Merit Rules ^[2.1]. However, the document related to probationary employees has been revoked ^[3.1].

Source(s):

• [1.1] Procedures to Ensure Rights to Employees of State Agency or Political Subdivision
• [2.1] Officers and employees to aid and comply
• [3.1] Probationary employees; general provisions [Revoked]
• [1.2] Right to Employment – Discrimination by Employer
• [1.3] Employee Seniority and Other Rights and Benefits

Jurisdiction

Oklahoma

• Labor