Bio overview
Charlie Plumb represents management in all phases of employment law and labor relations. Much of his practice is dedicated to counseling employers on compliance with a broad range of state and federal employment laws and regulations and educating management on best practices for avoiding disputes arising from the employer/employee relationship. He also has extensive litigation experience before federal and state courts, regulatory and administrative agencies, and in arbitration matters involving claims of discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliatory discharge, breach of contract, and constitutional law violations.
As part of his labor practice, Charlie represents unionized employers in collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions, arbitrates grievances, and defends management against a variety of claims before the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Justice and in state and federal courts. He also represents employers who seek to maintain a non-unionized workforce by counseling management on union avoidance strategies and by providing training and advice to management and supervisors. His clients include numerous municipalities throughout Oklahoma and companies engaged in the manufacturing and distribution, construction, energy, public utility, technology and business services industries.
Charlie is a member of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Labor Council. He is also the designated representative of McAfee & Taft as the exclusive member firm representing Oklahoma in the Employers Counsel Network, a nationwide affiliation of leading law firms providing legal assistance and representation to employers. He has previously served as leader of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group.
Charlie is a frequent speaker on labor and employment issues before state, regional and national audiences, has been interviewed by local and national media on a variety of state and federal employment law matters, and has been a guest legal columnist and contributing author to numerous business and professional publications, including The Oklahoman, The Journal Record, HRlaws.com, and EmployerLINC, a legal blog dedicated to employers and workplace issues. He is also co-editor of the Oklahoma Employment Law Letter, a monthly review of new court decisions, regulations and laws that affect state employers, as well as co-editor for the Oklahoma section of the annual guidebook for employers and human resources professionals, 50 Employment Laws in 50 States.
Charlie’s achievements have earned him inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (employment law – management; labor law – management; labor and employment litigation), Oklahoma Super Lawyers (“Top 50 Oklahoma Lawyers”), Benchmark Litigation and Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, where he has been lauded as “an impressive public speaker who utilizes his vast experience to effectively defend clients.” Researchers at Chambers & Partners also quoted market observers as admiring him for his “practicality of advice and specialized knowledge of complex legal issues,” with sources commenting that he “immediately commands respect, is always up to date and knows how to handle a problem.” He was named by Best Lawyers as the “Tulsa Labor Lawyer of the Year (Management)” in 2014, 2019 and 2024 and “Tulsa Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyer of the Year” in 2012, honors only given to a single lawyer in each legal specialty in each community.
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Honors and Awards
- Listed in the Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
- Named a “Local Litigation Star” and “Labor & Employment Star – South” by Benchmark Litigation
- Named “Tulsa Labor Lawyer of the Year (Management)” in 2014, 2019 and 2024 and “Tulsa Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyer of the Year” in 2012 by The Best Lawyers in America
- Named “Tulsa Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyer of the Year” in 2012 and “Tulsa Labor Lawyer of the Year (Management)” in 2014 and 2019 by The Best Lawyers in America
- Listed in Oklahoma Super Lawyers
- Named to Oklahoma Super Lawyers’ list of “Top 50 Lawyers”
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Professional Organizations and Memberships
- Tulsa County Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association (Labor Council)
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Employers Counsel Network
Civic Involvement and Leadership
- Circle Cinema Foundation (Board of Directors)
- Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, Inc. (Board of Directors)
- The Booker T. Washington Foundation (Former Member, Board of Directors)
ATPs display in this column
At The Podium
How to Conduct Workplace Investigations
OAEC HR Association Annual Meeting
Oklahoma City, OK | September 18, 2023
Cannabis in the Workplace
2023 Oklahoma Labor/Management Conference
Oklahoma City, OK | May 4, 2023
Investigations in the Workplace
Bartlesville Human Resources Council
Bartlesville, OK | May 2, 2023
Investigations in the Workplace
Oklahoma Safety Council
Tulsa, OK | April 18, 2023
In a Location Far, Far Away: Common (But Often Forgotten) Remote Work Risks
EmployerLINC23: HR in Reel Life
Tulsa, OK | March 30, 2023
The Incredibles: Labor & Employment “Ask the Experts” Panel
EmployerLINC23: HR in Reel Life
Tulsa, OK | March 30, 2023
Marijuana in the Workplace
Southeastern Oklahoma HR Professionals
Durant, OK | February 16, 2023
Independent Contractor or Employee? High Stakes if They are Misclassified
TulsaHRC
Tulsa, OK | January 18, 2023
Labor and Employment Issues: Marijuana in the Workplace
SouthWest Benefits Association's 33rd Annual Benefits Compliance Conference
Dallas, TX | November 8, 2022
Managing the Remote Workforce
TAHRA Employment Law and Practices Seminar
Tulsa, OK | November 3, 2022
Marijuana in the Workplace
2022 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference and Expo
Norman, OK | August 3, 2022
Hot Employment Topics
OkACTE 55th Annual Oklahoma Summit
Tulsa, OK | August 2, 2022
Lights, Camera, Action: Fresh Take on Law Firm Video Production
2022 Employers Counsel Network National Conference
Amelia Island, FL | April 21, 2022
Post-Supreme Court COVID Issues and Remote Work Going Forward
EmployerLINC22
Tulsa, OK | March 23, 2022
Ask the Experts: Labor & Employment Panel
EmployerLINC22
Tulsa, OK | March 23, 2022
Post-Supreme Court COVID Issues and Remote Work Going Forward
EmployerLINC22
Oklahoma City, OK | March 4, 2022
Vaccine Mandate Update
Oklahoma Safety Council
Tulsa, OK | February 15, 2022
2022 Workers’ Compensation Update
Western Oklahoma Human Resources (WOKHR)
Online | February 10, 2022
Managing the Remote Workforce
Sooner HR Society
Online | January 11, 2022
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Three Years Later
Oklahoma Bar Association "2021 Year End Review" CLE
Online | December 16, 2021
The Continuing and Lingering Impact of COVID-19 in the Workplace
2021 Corporate Counsel Seminar
Tulsa, OK | December 1, 2021
Workplace Drones and Employment Issues
Environmental Federation of Oklahoma Annual Meeting
Tulsa, OK | October 13, 2021
Remote Recruiting and Hiring: Legal Pitfalls and Solutions
A/E/C TalentMax Conference
Scottsdale, AZ | September 22, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines: Where do employers go from here?
OAEC HR Association
Oklahoma City, OK | September 20, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines: Where do employers go from here?
Western Oklahoma Human Resources (WOKHR)
Weatherford, OK | September 9, 2021
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Today’s issues
Oklahoma Labor/Management Virtual Conference 2021
Online | August 5, 2021
Documentation, Discipline and Harassment
Bartlesville HR Workshop
Bartlesville, OK | August 3, 2021
Impact of Marijuana Legalization in the Workplace
Mid-America Labor/Management Conference 2021
Lake Ozark, MO | July 14, 2021
COVID Vaccination Policies in the Workplace
Environmental Federation of Oklahoma Technical Transfer Seminar
Online | March 15, 2021
Medical Marijuana: Workplace Issues
2021 LeadingAge Oklahoma Virtual Annual Conference
Online | March 11, 2021
What to Expect from the Biden Administration
EmployerLINC21
Online | March 10, 2021
Managing the Remote Workforce
TulsaHRC
Tulsa, OK and Online | March 3, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines and Employer Considerations
Muskogee Area Human Resources Association
Online | January 8, 2021
Labor & Employment Law Update
Oklahoma Bar Association Legal Updates 2020 CLE
Online | December 3, 2020
Employment Attorneys Discuss Legal Landscape Under Biden Administration
HR Works Podcast: Episode 129
Online | November 24, 2020
Employment Law in a Pandemic
Oklahoma Bar Association 2020 Annual Meeting CLE
Online | November 13, 2020
The Accommodation Process and Remote Work in the Face of the Pandemic
Tulsa HRC
Online | November 4, 2020
Medical Marijuana Employment Issues
2020 Live Fall/Winter CLE
Tulsa, Oklahoma | October 29, 2020
Managing the Remote Workplace
Bartlesville HR Workshop
Bartlesville, OK | September 29, 2020
Managing the Remote Workplace
OAEC HR Association
Oklahoma City, OK | September 14, 2020
Managing the Remote Workforce
A/E/C New Normal HR Strategies Experience
Online | August 10, 2020
COVID-19 – Returning to Work
Western Oklahoma Human Resources
Elk City, OK | May 15, 2020
Update on Medical Marijuana Law
22nd Annual Oklahoma Labor/Management Conference
Oklahoma City, OK | May 7, 2020
Legal Minefields in A/E/C Recruiting and Retaining: How to avoid claims, limit liability, and build a diverse workforce
A/E/C PeopleMAX Pre-Summit Workshop
Orlando, FL | February 3, 2020
How to Conduct Workplace Investigations
Southeast Kansas Human Resource Association
Parsons, KS | January 23, 2020
Medical Marijuana Employment Issues
Tulsa County Bar Association CLE Seminar
Tulsa, OK | October 31, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: One Year Later
Muskogee Area Human Resources Association
Muskogee, OK | October 25, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: One Year Later
Association of Oklahoma General Contractors
Oklahoma City, OK | October 17, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace – One Year Later
Central Tech's "Medical Marijuana: The Blunt Truth" Seminar
Sapulpa, OK | October 3, 2019
Managing military-related leave under the FMLA and USERRA
McAfee & Taft Webinar Series
September 25, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace – One Year Later
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives - Human Resources Association
Oklahoma City, OK | September 16, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace – One Year Later
Tulsa Area Employer Council
Tulsa, OK | August 13, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Rich & Cartmill Customer Seminar
Oklahoma City, OK | July 31, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace Update
Oklahoma Safety Council
Tulsa, OK | July 30, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Northeastern Oklahoma Chapter of the American Payroll Association
Tulsa, OK | June 20, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK | June 10, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
University of Tulsa Conference of Accountants
Tulsa, OK | May 14, 2019
Update on Medical Marijuana Law
Oklahoma Labor/Management Conference 2019
Oklahoma City, OK | May 9, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Tulsa Area Paralegal Association
Tulsa, OK | May 6, 2019
State of Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Legal Update
MEPO of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK | May 2, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Rich & Cartmill Customer Seminar
Tulsa, OK | May 2, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Maintaining a safe workplace
Care Providers Oklahoma Spring Convention
Norman, OK | April 29, 2019
The Magnificent Seven: The top seven FLSA mistakes
EmployerLINC19
Tulsa, OK | April 4, 2019
Some Like It Hot: Ice cold answers for your burning questions
EmployerLINC19
Tulsa, OK | April 4, 2019
Some Like It Hot: Ice cold answers for your burning questions
EmployerLINC19
Oklahoma City, OK | April 3, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
TulsaHRC
Tulsa, OK | March 6, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Tulsa Area Paralegal Association
Tulsa, OK | March 4, 2019
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
McAlester Employers Council
McAlester, OK | January 15, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Best practices for Oklahoma employers
2018 Corporate Counsel Seminar
Tulsa, OK | December 4, 2018
Understanding and Managing Intermittent FMLA Leave
Tulsa County Bar Association – 2018 Annual Employment Law CLE Seminar
Tulsa, OK | December 3, 2018
Reefer Madness: Medical Marijuana in the Oklahoma Workplace
TAHRA Employment Law & Practices Seminar
Tulsa, OK | November 1, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Tulsa Benefits Administrators
Tulsa, OK | October 18, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
OESA Superintendent’s Conference
Oklahoma City, OK | October 17, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Oklahoma Safety Council
Tulsa, OK | October 11, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
El Reno Chamber of Commerce
El Reno, OK | October 10, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)
Oklahoma City, OK | October 4, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Central Tech (Sapulpa Campus)
Sapulpa, OK | September 20, 2018
Investigating Harassment and Discrimination Claims
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Oklahoma City, OK | September 17, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
Oklahoma City, OK | September 17, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Chickasha Chamber of Commerce
Chickasha, OK | August 16, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Woodward Chamber of Commerce
Woodward, OK | August 15, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma
Norman, OK | August 2, 2018
Investigating Harassment and Discrimination Complaints
Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma
Norman, OK | August 2, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
United Way Agency Directors Association
Oklahoma City, OK | August 1, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative CEOs
Oklahoma City, OK | July 30, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Elk City Chamber of Commerce
Elk City, OK | July 24, 2018
Medical Marijuana: Next steps for Oklahoma employers
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Weatherford, OK | July 24, 2018
Next Steps for HR as Medical Marijuana Initiative Passes
Western Oklahoma Human Resources
Weatherford, OK | July 12, 2018
What Oklahoma Employers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
Central Tech (Drumright) Lunch & Learn
Drumright, OK | June 22, 2018
Non-compete, no-solicitation and confidentiality agreements
McAfee & Taft Webinar Series
Online | June 14, 2018
What Oklahoma Employers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
CentralTech (Sapulpa) Lunch & Learn
Sapulpa, OK | May 10, 2018
Guns at Work: How to legally balance workplace safety with local ‘parking lot’ laws
BLR On-Demand Webinar
Online | April 10, 2018
What Oklahoma Employers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
Tulsa Area Employer Council
Tulsa, OK | April 10, 2018
Labor & Employment All-Star Q&A Panel
EmployerLINC18: Workplace Issues in the News
Tulsa, OK | March 29, 2018
ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Extended leave, service animals and other tricky issues
EmployerLINC18: Workplace Issues in the News
Tulsa, OK | March 29, 2018
Labor & Employment All-Star Q&A Panel
EmployerLINC18: Workplace Issues in the News
Oklahoma City, OK | March 27, 2018
Trump-Era Game Changers: Snapshot of Which Employment Laws Will be Killed and Which Will Survive the New Administration
2017 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 16, 2017
Workplace Investigations: Your Action Plan for Probing Complaints, Interviewing Witnesses, Reaching Reasoned Conclusions, and Taking Action
2017 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium Pre-Conference Workshop
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 15, 2017
ADA Challenges to Banking Websites
2017 Oklahoma Bankers Association Annual Convention & Trade Show
Norman, Oklahoma | May 23, 2017
Legal Risks Concerning Website Accessibility in Recruitment, Hiring, and Other Employment Practices
Website Accessibility: HR’s Strategic Guide to Meeting Digital Accessibility Standards Amid Increased Regulatory Oversight - On-Demand
HR Hero on-demand virtual workshop | May 3, 2017
A Look Ahead: What to expect and plan for
EmployerLINC17: Back to Basics
Tulsa, Oklahoma | March 23, 2017
Workplace Wellness: How to recognize, address and accommodate mental and emotional issues in the workplace
EmployerLINC17: Back to Basics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | March 22, 2017
Fixed v. Variable Work Schedules: How to Administer Just-In-Time and On-Call/Reporting Time Policies Amid Growing Legislative Push Toward Predictable Scheduling Practices
21st Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 10, 2016
Employee Handbook and Policy Updates for the Modern Workplace
21st Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 9, 2016
Am I An Employer? Identifying Employment Relationships
Tulsa Area Human Resources Association Employment Law and Practices Seminar
Tulsa, Oklahoma | November 3, 2016
Preparing for Radical Changes in Overtime Law
Oklahoma Travel Industry Association
Norman, OK | September 26, 2016
Punching the Clock: The New Overtime Rules
Oklahoma Restaurant Association Convention & Expo
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | August 31, 2016
Employer, Are you ready for the radical changes to the overtime law?
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce Business Seminar
Weatherford, Oklahoma | June 23, 2016
Preparing for the Radical Change in Overtime Law
Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | May 19, 2016
Expanded and Expensive: How to prepare for the new DOL overtime rules
EmployerLINC16: Employers Under Pressure
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 5, 2016
Expanded and Expensive: How to prepare for the new DOL overtime rules
EmployerLINC16: Employers under pressure
Oklahoma City, OK | March 30, 2016
The Work/Life Balancing Act: Implementing family-friendly workplace policies
Meridian Technology Center’s Spring 2016 HR Matters
Stillwater, Oklahoma | February 9, 2016
Transgender, Sexual Orientation & Stereotyping Issues in the Workplace
Career Tech State BIS Directors’ Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | February 2, 2016
Let’s Talk: Engaging disabled employees in the ADA’s interactive process
Oklahoma Bar Association’s Government and Administrative Law Practice Section Winter CLE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | December 11, 2015
Transgender, sexual orientation and stereotyping issues in the workplace
McAfee & Taft Webinar Series
JurisIQ.com | November 18, 2015
Family Friendly Workplace: How to Meet Emerging Paid Leave Obligations While Boosting Productivity and Employee Satisfaction
Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 5, 2015
Workplace Investigations: HR’s Role in Resolving Crises Safely and Effectively
20th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 4, 2015
Workplace Investigations and FLSA Developments & Trends
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Annual Human Resources Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | September 24, 2015
Workplace Investigations: The right way to investigate wrongdoing
McAfee & Taft Webinar Series
JurisIQ.com | September 24, 2015
Give Me a Break: Wage & Hour Pitfalls for Restaurant Owners
Oklahoma Restaurant Association Convention & Expo
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | September 2, 2015
Failure to understand the concept of pretext
EmployerLINC 2015: Case studies in costly mistakes
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 30, 2015
Failure to understand the concept of pretext
EmployerLINC 2015: Case studies in costly mistakes
Tulsa, OK | April 28, 2015
What to Expect in 2015 from Wage & Hour
Tulsa Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinators Association
Tulsa, Oklahoma | February 4, 2015
Let’s talk: Engaging disabled employees in the ADA’s interactive process
EmployerLINC Webinar
Online | January 28, 2015
FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Comp Overlap: Strategies for Overcoming New Compliance Challenges BLR—Business and Legal Resources Conference Webinar
Conference Webinar
Online | December 3, 2014
Vaping in the Workplace: Current Compliance Challenges E-Cigarettes May Ignite
19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 6, 2014
Expert Panel: HR’s Employment Law Outlook for 2015 and Beyond
19th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 6, 2014
Same-Sex Spouses: What the changing legal landscape means for employers
EmployerLINC Webinar
Online | October 22, 2014
Social Media Issues in the Workplace
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives — Human Resources Association Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | September 11, 2014
Employee Handbook Update: What to Change, What to Keep, and What to Throw Away
BLR—Business and Legal Resources Conference Webinar
Online | August 12, 2014
‘Social’ Security — Protecting your company from the hidden pitfalls of social media
EmployerLINC Webinar
Online | August 5, 2014
Social Media Challenges in the Workplace
2014 Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference
Tulsa, Oklahoma | June 5, 2014
Avoiding litigation after an employee leaves
EmployerLINC 2014: In Compliance, Out of Court
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 17, 2014
Government agency hot button issues
EmployerLINC 2014: In Compliance, Out of Court
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 17, 2014
Government agency hot button issues
EmployerLINC 2014: In Compliance, Out of Court
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 16, 2014
Social Media Challenges in the Workplace
Oklahoma Association of College and University Business Officers, Spring 2014 Conference
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 3, 2014
After DOMA—Understanding New Laws, Guidance Regarding the Treatment of Same-Sex Spouses in the Workplace
OKC Metro Employer Council Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | March 25, 2014
Mental Health in the Workplace: How the ADA and FMLA Apply and Overlap
Ardmore Personnel Roundtable
Ardmore, Oklahoma | March 20, 2014
Social Media Challenges in the Workplace
Tulsa Area Employer Council
Tulsa, Oklahoma | March 11, 2014
Social Media and Workplace Challenges
Oklahoma Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
Tulsa, Oklahoma | March 5, 2014
After DOMA — Understanding new laws, guidance regarding the treatment of same-sex spouses in the workplace
EmployerLINC Webinar
Online | January 22, 2014
Guns-at-Work Laws: A Legal Obligation and Liability Primer for Employers
Webinar presented by BLR — Business & Legal Resources
Online | December 17, 2013
Guns at Work: How to Keep Your Employees Safe
18th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 15, 2013
Plan/Prevent/Protect: What Employers Must Know — and Do
18th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 14, 2013
Avoiding Claims of Retaliation
Tulsa Area Human Resources Association Employment Law and Practices Seminar
Tulsa, Oklahoma | November 6, 2013
Guns at Work: How to Keep Your Employees Safe
18th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Orlando, Florida | October 4, 2013
Plan/Prevent/Protect: What Employers Must Know — and Do
18th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Orlando, Florida | October 3, 2013
FMLA Intermittent and Reduced Schedule Leave: Master Top Challenges When Managing Frequent or Unexpected Absences
BLR Live Webinar
Online | September 19, 2013
Update on ADA Regulations
Oklahoma Municipal League Annual Conference & Expo
Tulsa, Oklahoma | September 18, 2013
Landmark reform: Overhauling Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system
Case Management Society of America, Oklahoma Chapter’s Annual Educational Conference
Norman, Oklahoma | September 17, 2013
Social Media in the Workplace
Oklahoma Self Insurers Association Conference
Midwest City, Oklahoma | September 13, 2013
Oklahoma’s new workers’ comp administrative system and arbitration option
EmployerLINC Seminar: Workers' Compensation Overhaul
Tulsa, Oklahoma | June 20, 2013
HR’s Guide to Leave Management: How to Avoid Legal Headaches When Coordinating FMLA Leave
BLR/Employers Counsel Network National Webinar
May 9, 2013, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Misclassifying Independent Contractors
EmployerLINC 2013: 'Government Gone Wild'
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 26, 2013
Oklahoma Employment Law Update
EmployerLINC 2013: 'Government Gone Wild'
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 26, 2013
Misclassifying Independent Contractors
EmployerLINC 2013: 'Government Gone Wild'
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 23, 2013
Using Temporary and Leased Employees: Issues Concerning Co-Employment
Tulsa Area Employer Council
April 9, 2013
Social Media Challenges
Oklahoma Association of College and University Business Officers Fall Conference
Tulsa, Oklahoma | November 9, 2012
Updating Your Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Western Oklahoma Human Resources
Weatherford, Oklahoma | November 8, 2012
Employment Law Outlook for 2013 and Beyond
17th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada | October 31, 2012 - November 2, 2012
ADA-Safe Job Descriptions: HR’s How-To for Defining Essential Functions
BLR National Webinar
Online | October 15, 2012
Employment Law Outlook for 2013 and Beyond
17th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Nashville, Tennessee | October 3, 2012 - October 5, 2012
Americans with Disabilities Act: ADA Danger Zone
Oklahoma Municipal League Employment Seminar
Midwest City, Oklahoma | July 13, 2012
ADA-Safe Job Descriptions: HR’s How-To for Defining Essential Functions
HR Hero National Webinar
Online | June 6, 2012, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
A Practical Refresher on Hiring and Firing Best Practices
Western Oklahoma Human Resources Presentation
Weatherford, Oklahoma | April 12, 2012
Avoiding the ADA Abyss — How to interactively accommodate, deal with employee drug use, and know when to use fit-for-duty evaluations
EmployerLINC 2012: ‘Adventures in HR’
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 3, 2012
Leave Management – How to Master the FMLA/ADA/Workers Compensation Web
HR Hero Virtual Conference
Online | March 27, 2012
New (and better) Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules for Oklahoma Employers
Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce's B2B Breakfast
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | November 22, 2011
Upcoming Changes for Oklahoma Employers: Wrongful Discharge and Drug Testing
Muskogee Area Human Resources Association
October 17, 2011
Manage Your FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Comp and GINA Overlap
Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Nashville, Tennessee | October 6, 2011, 02:30 - 03:30
Employment Law Outlook for 2012 and Beyond
Advanced Employment Issues Symposium
Nashville, Tennessee | October 6, 2011, 08:30 - 09:30
Whistle-blowing, Retaliation and Employment Terminations
Oklahoma Society of CPA's Fall Conference
September 23, 2011
Survivor: Ethics and the Employment Jungle
Oklahoma Society of CPAs' Fall Industry Conference
Midwest City, Oklahoma | September 23, 2011
Fall Check-Up for Your Employee Handbook
Tulsa Area Employer Council
Tulsa, Oklahoma | September 13, 2011, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Advanced FMLA Management and Strategies
Tulsa Area Human Resources Association July Learning Lab
Tulsa, Oklahoma | July 28, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Advanced Challenges and Solutions for Employers
HR Hero 2011 Wage & Hour Virtual Summit (Online Interactive Conference)
June 16, 2011, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Managing Social Media in the Workplace
OCUPA-HR Spring Drive-In Conference
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | May 17, 2011, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Government Crackdown on Wage & Hour Issues
EmployerLINC 2011 Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar
Tulsa, Oklahoma | April 26, 2011, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Government Crackdown on Wage & Hour Issues
EmployerLINC 2011 Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | April 20, 2011, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The IRS and the HR Relationship
Western Oklahoma Human Resource Organization
Weatherford, Oklahoma | February 10, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EmployerLINC Webcast: When the Feds Come Knocking
Legal Information, News and Commentary for Employers Webcast
Online | January 25, 2011, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
What Employers Can Expect in 2011
Tulsa Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association
Tulsa, Oklahoma | January 18, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
What’s New and Hot With the FMLA
2010 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 11, 2010
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McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | November 13, 2019Injured employee testing positive for marijuana awarded workers’ compensation benefits
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | October 24, 2019New Oklahoma medical marijuana rules go into effect Friday
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Alert | August 27, 2019On The Horizon: Greater enforcement of employment laws
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | December 17, 2018OSHA clarifies permissibility of post-accident drug testing, safety incentive programs
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | November 12, 2018The dangers of ‘100% healed’ and ‘no restrictions’ policies
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | August 7, 2018With yet another court ruling sexual orientation discrimination unlawful, Supreme Court expected to weigh in
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | February 27, 2018Valuable free OSHA resource available for Oklahoma employers
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | January 26, 2018NLRB reverses course on joint employers and employee handbooks
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | December 18, 2017Time for employers to up their game for preventing workplace harassment
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | December 11, 2017Oklahoma jury awards transgender employee $1.165 million
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | November 21, 2017Texas court stops DOL effort to expand overtime
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Alert | November 23, 2016Female deputy’s different treatment poses problem for sheriff
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | June 22, 2016Keys to crafting an effective response to an EEOC discrimination charge
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | April 13, 2016EEOC now revealing employers’ information to charging parties
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | February 24, 2016Labor Board’s joint employer decision sure to cause headaches
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | August 31, 2015Oklahoma court tosses negligent training and supervision claims
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | August 21, 2015U.S. Supreme Court rules against Tulsa Abercrombie & Fitch in religious discrimination lawsuit over headscarf
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Alert | June 2, 2015Disabilities that pose a ‘direct threat’ in the workplace
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | April 1, 2015When is a company considered the employer of another company’s employees?
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | September 12, 2014Federal agency proposes clearinghouse for commercial driver drug test results
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | February 26, 2014Social media restrictions on employers passes Oklahoma House
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | February 17, 2014Different pay for unequal jobs OK
Diversity Insight | February 16, 2014New workers’ comp law expands scope of potential retaliation claims
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Alert | February 12, 2014State prohibition on same-sex marriages found unconstitutional
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Alert | January 16, 20142014 Resolution: Social media training for your employees
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | January 1, 2014Past use of a false Social Security number: An employment disqualifier?
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | January 1, 2014Oklahoma workplace tobacco law revisions effective November 1
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | October 17, 2013Interactive discussion should occur before employment decision
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | May 1, 2013Employees who violate federal law are awarded damages
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | April 1, 2013New I-9 form means good time to review your hiring process
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Update | March 12, 2013Psychological injuries without physical injuries are not compensable
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | January 15, 2013U.S. Supreme Court enforces Oklahoma arbitration agreement
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | December 1, 2012NLRB attacks employer’s right to keep investigation confidential
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | September 1, 2012Working at home and additional leave time unreasonable
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | July 1, 2012Under Oklahoma’s new ‘Open Carry’ law, employers can still keep workplace gun-free
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Employment Law Update | May 16, 2012Point/Counterpoint: Why two labor posters are better than one
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC Update | April 5, 2012Corporate Liability: When is a parent responsible for its sub?
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | January 1, 2012Emotional distress claims: a future trend?
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | August 1, 2011Tattoos, unemployment benefits and firings for misconduct
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | April 1, 2011Disabilities: The expansion of disability lawsuits
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | April 1, 2011Settlement reached in lawsuit involving firing over employee’s Facebook comments
McAfee & Taft EmployerLINC | February 23, 2011Employer Retaliation: Here they come — increased retaliation claims
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | February 1, 2011Confidential Information: Theft of personal information is a wake-up call for employer
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | February 1, 2011Covenant not to compete: Hiring competitors’ employees
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | November 1, 2010Employment Practices: Employment letters, handbooks, and promises — oh, my!
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | September 1, 2010Union Organizing: Union logos, fliers and discipline
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | July 1, 2010Protected activity: No retaliation claim when employee ‘goes off’
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | May 1, 2010Employee Handbook: Handbook disclaimer wins
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | January 1, 2010Retaliation: What did you know, and when did you know it?
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | November 1, 2009Reductions In Force: The Importance of Keeping Your Story Straight
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | September 1, 2009Reasonable accommodation: Returning to work and the interactive process
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | September 1, 2009Pensions and retirement benefits: Layoffs, severance, and wage claims
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | July 1, 2009National origin discrimination: He doesn’t talk like us
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | May 1, 2009Employer retaliation: Workplace witness protection
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | March 1, 2009Union Organizing: Here come the unions
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | February 1, 2009Workers’ compensation: Three-year absence? Time to terminate
Oklahoma Employment Law Letter | January 1, 2009Military Service: Don’t delay reemploying returning military members
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