Oklahoma: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · Noncompete laws
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Workers' comp deadlines
| Tell your employer | 30 days |
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| File a claim | 1 year from injury (or 1 year from last payment) |
Workers' comp benefits Single detailed source
| Waiting period | 3 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | No retroactive rule stated |
| Max weekly benefit (2026) | $1,128.66 (2026 injuries) |
Paid leave programs
| State program | No state paid leave or disability program |
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| Status | No program |
Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $7.25 |
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| Next change | No change scheduled |
Final paycheck rules Single detailed source
| If you are fired | Next regular payday |
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| If you quit | Next regular payday |
Unemployment benefits Single detailed source
| Maximum weekly benefit | $649 |
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| How long it lasts | 16 weeks |
Meal break laws Checked on official source
| Meal break required | No general requirement |
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Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source
| Minimum cash wage | $2.13 |
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| Most tips can count | $5.12 |
Payday frequency Checked on official source
| Required frequency | Twice a month |
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Rest break laws Checked on official source
| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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Noncompete laws
| Noncompetes | Banned |
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