Oklahoma
Small Business Victories

Here's a look at some of NFIB/Oklahoma's victories in the 2015 session of the state legislature:

Unemployment reform

• Creating a new employer portal that allows business owners to proactively protest claims of unemployment for employees that were fired for cause
• Setting a lower, flat rate for unemployment premiums for new Oklahoma businesses.

Lawsuit protection

Supported legislation that allows employers to give a hiring preference to an honorably discharged veteran without fear of lawsuit. 

'Ban-the-box' legislation

Opposed legislation that would prohibit employers from considering the criminal history of a job applicant. NFIB was  successful in keeping the legislation from being heard.

Minimum wage 

Opposed legislation that would increase the minimum wage in Oklahoma beyond the federal mandated amount.