SB1539

Workplace safety; requiring employers and representative employees to take certain actions to address workplace bullying; prohibiting certain actions; providing certain remedies. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1539 mandates workplace bullying prevention and response measures, prohibits certain actions, and provides remedies for violations.

Oklahoma SB1539 introduces workplace safety measures to address bullying. It requires employers and representative employees to implement preventative and responsive actions, including timely complaint processes and transparent investigations. The bill prohibits employers and employees from mandating mediation or arbitration before legal counsel, using nondisclosure agreements, or taking adverse employment actions. It also defines workplace bullying as severe or pervasive conduct creating a hostile work environment.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Stewart