Affirmative action - Oklahoma

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Oklahoma has no state-specific affirmative action requirements for private employers.

The Oklahoma Affirmative Action Ban Amendment bans affirmative action programs in public employment with the exception of three instances:

1. When gender is a bona fide qualification
2. Under existing court orders and consent decrees that require preferred treatment, and
3. When affirmative action is allowed and needed to keep or obtain federal funds.

State

Contact

Human Rights Commission

Regulations

OK State Question Number 759

Federal

Contact

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Regulations

41 CFR 60-1 Obligations of contractors and subcontractors

41 CFR 60-2 Affirmative action programs

41 CFR 60-4 Construction contractors—Affirmative action requirements

41 CFR 60-741 Affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities