Employment rights; disability; employers; complaints; civil action; damages; penalty; effective date.

This bill makes it illegal for employers to reduce or change post-employment benefits for retirees whose retirement was due to a disability, if the change is related to that disability. Affected individuals can file a claim with the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement or through a civil lawsuit, and remedies could include getting benefits back, damages, and penalties up to $50,000 per violation. This act would apply to employers covered by the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act and would take effect on November 1, 2026.

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