Oklahoma § 40-197.2 - Minimum wages established

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-197.2 — Minimum wages established, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-197.2. Minimum wages established

It shall be unlawful to employ workers in any industry or

occupation within the State of Oklahoma under conditions of labor

detrimental to their health or morals and it shall be unlawful to

employ workers in any industry within the State of Oklahoma at wages

which are not adequate for their maintenance. Except as otherwise

provided in the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act, no employer within the

State of Oklahoma shall pay any employee a wage of less than the

current federal minimum wage for all hours worked.

Amended by Laws 1983, c. 60, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1983.

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-197.2 cover?

Section 40-197.2 ("Minimum wages established") 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.

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