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Oklahoma Overtime Laws

Oklahoma follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a minimum wage of $7.25/hr. From the oil fields of the Anadarko Basin to aerospace in Tulsa, we fight to recover unpaid overtime for Oklahoma workers.

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Calculate Your Unpaid Overtime

Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).

How Are You Paid?

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Must be your *paid* hours (can be under 40)
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Default is 1 year (52 weeks). Adjust if different.

Did You Perform Work Off-the-Clock?

This includes work before/after shifts, during breaks, or from home that wasn't recorded or paid.

This calculation is an estimate based on applicable labor laws. Your actual recovery may vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Oklahoma vs. Federal Overtime Laws

πŸ”‘ Key Fact: Oklahoma Mirrors Federal Rules

Oklahoma's overtime rules follow FLSA: 1.5x for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr. We file claims under FLSA for double damages and a 2–3 year lookback.

ProtectionOklahomaFederal (FLSA)
Minimum Wage$7.25/hr$7.25/hr
Overtime RuleFollows FLSA1.5x after 40 hours
Statute of Limitations2 Years2 Years (3 if Willful)
DamagesUnpaid WagesDouble Damages (Liquidated)

Common Oklahoma Overtime Violations

πŸ›’οΈ Oil & Gas

Anadarko Basin & Woodford Shale: Day-rate pay for roughnecks, pumpers, and field inspectors without proper overtime premiums.

✈️ Aerospace & Defense

Tulsa & OKC: Technicians and inspectors at aerospace companies misclassified as "exempt professionals" despite hands-on work.

πŸ—οΈ Construction

Cash payments and straight-time for overtime hours, common in residential construction and pipeline projects across the state.

πŸ₯ Healthcare

Nurses and CNAs facing automatic lunch deductions at Oklahoma hospitals and rural care facilities.

🌾 Agriculture Support

Processing, packaging, and transport workers denied overtime under stretched exemptions that may not apply.

πŸš› Trucking

Drivers misclassified as 1099 contractors for oilfield hauling and general freight, denied overtime and benefits.

Common Violations by Oklahoma Region

πŸ“ Oklahoma City Metro

Energy, Defense, & Service:

  • Oil HQs: IT staff misclassification
  • Tinker AFB: Contractor violations
  • Restaurants: Tip pool violations

πŸ“ Tulsa Metro

Aerospace & Manufacturing:

  • Aerospace: Tech misclassification
  • Manufacturing: Shift differential errors
  • Healthcare: Meal break violations

πŸ“ Western Oklahoma

Oil Field & Agriculture:

  • Oil Field: Day rate violations
  • Trucking: 1099 misclassification
  • Wind Farms: Overtime denial

What You Can Recover

Federal Damages

πŸ’° Double Damages

You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.

πŸ“… 2-3 Year Recovery

Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).

πŸ“‹ Attorney Fees

Employer pays your legal fees if you win.

Why Choose Our National Wage Recovery Team

Oklahoma overtime claims β€” especially oil field day-rate cases β€” are filed under Federal FLSA, our core specialty. We partner with Oklahoma local counsel across the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Oklahoma's overtime laws?

Oklahoma follows federal FLSA overtime rules: time-and-a-half for hours over 40. Minimum wage is $7.25/hr.

Are oil field workers in Oklahoma entitled to overtime?

Yes. Roughnecks, pumpers, and inspectors are generally non-exempt. Day rate pay does NOT eliminate overtime obligations.

Are aerospace workers in Tulsa entitled to overtime?

Many are. Technicians, inspectors, and production staff are often misclassified as exempt despite doing hands-on work.

How far back can I claim unpaid wages?

Under FLSA: 2 years (3 if willful).

Can I recover double damages?

Yes. FLSA provides liquidated damages doubling your recovery, plus attorney fees.

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