Oklahoma § 25-1310 - Imbalance
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1310 — Imbalance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-1310. Imbalance
Nothing contained in Section 1101 et seq. of this title requires
an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labormanagement committee subject to Section 1101 et seq. of this title
to grant preferential treatment to an individual or to a group
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, or genetic information of the individual or group on
account of an imbalance which may exist with respect to the total
number or percentage of persons of any race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information employed by
an employer, referred or classified for employment by an employment
agency or labor organization, admitted to membership or classified
by a labor organization, or admitted to, or employed in, an
apprenticeship, or other training or retraining program, in
comparison with the total number or percentage of persons of the
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information in the state or a community, section, or other
area, or in the available work force in the state or a community,
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section, or other area. However, it is not a discriminatory
practice for a person subject to Section 1101 et seq. of this title
to adopt and carry out a plan to eliminate or reduce imbalance with
respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, or genetic information if the plan has been filed with
the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 310. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, §
9; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, §
10, eff. Nov. 1, 2011; Laws 2013, c. 214, § 4, emerg. eff. May 7,
2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 25-1310
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1310 cover?
Section 25-1310 ("Imbalance") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 25-1310?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1310" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 25-1310 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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