Unemployment Insurance: Oklahoma

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Autumn G. Long and Alan L. Rupe, Kutak Rock LLP

Summary

• Most employers doing business in Oklahoma are subject to the Employment Security Act. See Employer Coverage.
• Claimants must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits. See Employee Eligibility.
• Under certain circumstances, workers may not qualify for unemployment benefits. See Disqualification From Benefits.
• Unemployment benefits will generally last for up to 16 weeks. See Benefits.
• Employers have an opportunity to provide information that will be used to determine an individual's eligibility for benefits. See Filing Claims.
• Employers must follow specified notice, posting and recordkeeping requirements. See Notice and Posting Requirements; Recordkeeping Requirements.