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Pottawatomie County Workers Have Rights

Discrimination. Harassment. Wrongful termination. Whether you work at OBU, for a tribal employer, or in the private sector, you have legal protections—and we enforce them.

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Fighting for Workers

Employers have HR departments and legal teams. Workers often stand alone. We level the playing field.

Federal Protections

Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA protect all workers—regardless of industry.

Oklahoma Law

State anti-discrimination laws provide additional protections.

Tribal Employment

Tribal employers involve unique considerations under federal Indian law.

Major Employers in Pottawatomie County

Shawnee's economy includes tribal enterprises, education, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

One of the largest employers in the area with gaming, healthcare, banking, and other enterprises.

Oklahoma Baptist University

A major educational employer in Shawnee with faculty and staff positions.

Healthcare & Manufacturing

SSM Health St. Anthony and local manufacturers round out the employment base.

Employment Cases We Handle

  • Workplace Discrimination

    Race, sex, age, disability, and other protected categories.

  • Sexual Harassment

    Hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment.

  • Wrongful Termination

    Illegal firings based on discrimination or retaliation.

  • Wage & Hour Violations

    Unpaid overtime and misclassification.

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What Can You Recover?

Economic Damages

  • Back pay
  • Front pay
  • Lost benefits
  • Expenses

Additional Relief

  • Compensatory damages
  • Punitive damages
  • Reinstatement
  • Attorney's fees

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're looking for an employment attorney near you in Shawnee or Pottawatomie County, choose a firm that handles discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. Addison Law Firm represents employees throughout Oklahoma in EEOC proceedings and federal court.
Yes. You cannot be fired for discrimination, retaliation, or exercising legal rights—even in at-will employment states.
For federal claims, you must file with the EEOC within 300 days. State deadlines vary. Contact us immediately.
Tribal employment involves unique considerations. While federal anti-discrimination laws may apply in some circumstances, tribal employment also involves TERO and tribal law.
Back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages in egregious cases, and attorney's fees.

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Contact us confidentially to discuss your Pottawatomie County employment matter.

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