An employer may discharge you for misconduct for only 8 different types of actions under Oklahoma law. Misconduct findings prohibit benefits. If you have questions or concerns, bring your case to an experience Oklahoma benefits attorney.
Oklahoma unemployment experts
By Staff
By Staff 
Unsafe work conditions provide good cause for quitting a job. But you must apprise the employer of the conditions and provide enough time to fix them. Contact a benefits expert with your questions.
By Staff
When an employee voluntarily quits his or her job, they may not be entitled to benefits, but an employee is entitled to benefits if there was good cause. Bring your questions to an experienced Oklahoma benefits attorney.
By Staff
Sometimes, religious beliefs affect unemployment claims. The question of benefits often turns on the issue of the reasonableness of actions taken. If you have questions concerning your case, seek the help of an experienced Oklahoma unemployment expert.
By Staff
Insubordination is often deemed to be misconduct in Oklahoma, preventing benefits.There are situations where it is not misconduct. These cases are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact an experienced Tulsa benefits lawyer.
By Staff
A bad attitude, when coupled with bad actions such as being uncooperative or excessive gossiping, can result in discharge with no benefits. If you have questions about whether you qualify for unemployment benefits, talk to an experienced Oklahoma unemployment lawyer.
By Staff
It is possible to quit your job when your boss substantially lowers your wages and still collect unemployment benefits in Oklahoma. But this area of the law is complicated and there are certain requirements to obtain benefits. Make sure to talk to an attorney.
By Staff
Federal law prohibits polygraph tests as a requirement for most jobs. In those circumstances, if you are fired for refusing a polygraph test you cannot be denied Oklahoma unemployment for misconduct. Refusing a test in certain jobs where polygraphs are allowed, however, can negatively affect your claim for Oklahoma unemployment.
By Staff
Absenteeism due to things outside the employee’s control may still allow the employee to collect benefits after being discharged. But details are important to these cases. Talk to an experienced unemployment lawyer in the Tulsa area today.
By Staff
Unemployment benefits may seem like “welfare” to many. But they are different. Many people are reluctant to apply for and receive “welfare” thinking that they are sponging off the government. Sometimes people lump unemployment benefits into the mix, fearing that unemployment insurance is also a kind of sponging off the government. But unemployment is an […]
