Oklahoma Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Does "Right To Work" Stop Workers From Voting On Whether There Will Be A Union At Their Place Of Work?
  A: No. Each worker gets to vote on whether or not there will be a union at their place of work.
• Q: Does "Right To Work" Stop The Union From Negotiating And Signing A Collective Bargaining Agreement With The Employer?
  A: No. In fact, the union and the employer must negotiate in good faith a collective bargaining agreement on behalf of all of the workers in the collective bargaining … More
• Q: Do I Have To Accept What A Union Negotiates For Me In A Collective Bargaining Unit, Or Can I Negotiate My Own Wages And Benefits?
  A: Yes and no. If the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows it, an employee might try to negotiate for additional wages and benefits; otherwise it is an unfair labor … More
• Q: What Does The Osha Consultation Service Cost And Who Is Eligible?
  A: Consultation services are already paid for with your tax dollars and there are no additional charges. Oklahoma employers with 250 or less employees on site or 500 … More
• Q: What Is The Osha Consultation Service All About?
  A: The Oklahoma OSHA Consultation service is designed to help both employers and employees prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by: Guiding the employer in the … More
• Q: As An Employer, Must I Fix All Identified Hazards And How Is It Verified?
  A: The employer is obligated to correct all serious hazards found by the consultant within a reasonable period of time. Extensions are granted if a hardship is identified … More
• Q: Will A Consultation Lead To A Federal Osha Inspection?
  A: All information is kept confidential. The only time Federal OSHA is contacted is on the rare occasion a company refuses to correct serious hazards within a reasonable … More
• Q: How Much Will It Cost To Correct Any Identified Hazards?
  A: The expense in correcting hazards are usually minor. Keep in mind, the long­term and often hidden costs of failing to correct a hazard are often much greater than … More
• Q: Can A Consultant Conduct Onsite Training Sessions?
  A: Onsite training and education by consultants is generally informal, occurring during the process of the consultation visit, involving both the employer and the … More
• Q: Have Consultants Visited Or Will They Subsequently Visit My Competitor?
  A: Our service extends to all eligible companies who request it. All information is kept confidential; therefore, no hazards or processes which may be a trade secret … More
• Q: How Does A Company Qualify For A Federal Osha Exemption?
  A: SHARP is a special program for those companies wishing to go the extra mile in establishing an exemplary safety and health program. Certification provides up to a … More

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