NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION

(Oklahoma)

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

This Notice of Employment Termination (the “Notice”) is delivered on [DATE] (the “Issuance Date”) by [EMPLOYER LEGAL NAME], an [ENTITY TYPE] organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma (“Company”), to [EMPLOYEE LEGAL NAME] (“Employee”).

Recitals

A. Employee commenced at-will employment with Company on [START DATE].
B. Company has determined that Employee’s employment shall terminate in accordance with applicable Oklahoma and federal law.
C. Company desires to set forth in this Notice the terms and conditions governing (i) the cessation of Employee’s employment, (ii) final compensation, and (iii) post-employment matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, Company hereby issues this Notice as follows:

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Notice, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

“Applicable Law” means all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and common law governing the matters addressed herein, including but not limited to 40 Okla. Stat. § 165.3 (final wage payment) and 29 U.S.C. § 1166 (COBRA notice requirements).

“COBRA Administrator” means [THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR / COMPANY HR DEPARTMENT] responsible for administering continuation coverage under COBRA.

“Company Property” means all tangible and intangible property of Company, including but not limited to keys, access cards, identification badges, credit cards, computer hardware and software, mobile devices, documents (physical or electronic), and Confidential Information.

“Confidential Information” has the meaning assigned in any existing confidentiality, proprietary information, or restrictive-covenant agreement between Company and Employee, or, absent such agreement, any non-public information of Company disclosed to or obtained by Employee in the course of employment.

“Effective Termination Date” means [TERMINATION DATE], the date on which Employee’s employment with Company ends.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Termination of Employment
   1.1 Employment Status. Employee’s at-will employment with Company is terminated effective as of the Effective Termination Date.
   1.2 Reason for Termination. [OPTION 1: “For Cause”] [OPTION 2: “Without Cause”] [OPTION 3: “Reductions in Force/Position Elimination”].
   [// GUIDANCE: Select and customize the reason. Where termination is involuntary but without cause, avoid language that could be construed as defamatory or pretextual.]

2. Final Compensation
   2.1 Wages. Pursuant to 40 Okla. Stat. § 165.3, all earned but unpaid wages through the Effective Termination Date, less authorized deductions, will be paid on or before the next regular payday, currently scheduled for [PAYDAY DATE].
   2.2 Accrued Paid Time Off. Employee will receive payment for any accrued, unused paid time off in accordance with Company policy and Applicable Law.
   2.3 Expense Reimbursement. Properly submitted, reimbursable business expenses will be paid within [NUMBER] days after receipt of adequate documentation.
   2.4 Delivery Method. Payment will be made via [CHECK / DIRECT DEPOSIT] unless Employee submits a written request for alternate delivery in accordance with Company policy.

3. Benefits & Continuation Coverage
   3.1 Group Health Coverage. Group health benefits will terminate at 11:59 p.m. on the Effective Termination Date.
   3.2 COBRA. Employee will receive a separate COBRA Election Notice from the COBRA Administrator within the statutory timeframe, advising of the right to continue group health coverage under 29 U.S.C. § 1166 and the election procedures, premiums, and deadlines.
   3.3 Other Benefits. Participation in all other Company-sponsored benefit plans ceases on the Effective Termination Date, except as expressly provided under the terms of such plans or Applicable Law.

4. Unemployment Insurance
   4.1 Oklahoma Employment Security. Enclosed is Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) Form OES-617 (“Notice to Worker Regarding Unemployment Benefits”). Eligibility for unemployment compensation is determined exclusively by the OESC.
   4.2 Employer Response. Company will respond truthfully and neutrally to any OESC inquiry.

5. Return of Company Property
   Employee shall return all Company Property to [DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE] no later than [TIME] on the Effective Termination Date. Company reserves all rights and remedies for unreturned or damaged property.

6. Post-Employment Obligations
   6.1 Confidentiality. Employee remains bound by all confidentiality and proprietary-information obligations under any existing agreement(s) with Company and Applicable Law.
   6.2 Restrictive Covenants. [IF APPLICABLE] Employee acknowledges and reaffirms the non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement covenants contained in Section [●] of the [AGREEMENT TITLE] dated [DATE].
   6.3 Cooperation. Employee agrees to make reasonable efforts to assist Company, upon reasonable notice and without additional compensation, in transitioning duties and responding to post-employment inquiries relating to Employee’s former responsibilities.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

4.1 Company Representation. Company represents that it has complied with all Applicable Law in connection with Employee’s employment and termination.
4.2 Employee Representation. Employee represents that all Company Property in Employee’s possession has been or will be returned as required herein and that Employee has not retained copies of Confidential Information in any form.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Non-Disparagement. Employee shall not make any false, misleading, or disparaging statements about Company, its officers, directors, employees, or products/services.
5.2 Compliance with Law. Employee shall comply with all post-employment legal obligations, including but not limited to maintaining confidentiality of trade secrets under the Oklahoma Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

6.1 Material Breach. Failure by Employee to comply with Sections 5.1 or 5.2 constitutes a material breach of this Notice.
6.2 Remedies. Upon material breach, Company may pursue any legal or equitable remedy available under Applicable Law, including but not limited to monetary damages and recovery of attorneys’ fees as authorized by statute or contract.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

(No indemnification, liability caps, or force-majeure provisions are applicable to this Notice.)
[// GUIDANCE: If a separation agreement with release of claims is to be offered, include waiver, release, and ADEA compliance language in this section or attach as a separate document.]

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law. This Notice shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
8.2 Forum Selection. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in [COUNTY], Oklahoma for any dispute arising out of or related to this Notice.
8.3 Arbitration; Jury Waiver. Not applicable.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement. This Notice constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written statements relating thereto, except for continuing restrictive-covenant or confidentiality agreements.
9.2 Amendments and Waivers. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Notice is valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9.4 Assignment. Employee may not assign any rights or obligations under this Notice. Company may assign its rights and obligations to any successor in interest.
9.5 Electronic Signatures. Signatures transmitted by electronic means (e.g., PDF, DocuSign) constitute originals for all purposes.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Notice as of the Issuance Date.

[EMPLOYER LEGAL NAME]
By: ____
Name: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY]
Title: [TITLE]
Date: ________

[EMPLOYEE LEGAL NAME]
Signature: ____
Date: ________
Enclosures:
1. Final Pay Statement (showing calculation of wages and accrued PTO)
2. COBRA Election Notice
3. OESC Form OES-617 (Unemployment Insurance)
4. [List any additional documents, e.g., Non-Competition Agreement, Proprietary Information Agreement]

[// GUIDANCE:
• If the employer requires a separation or release agreement, attach it separately and ensure compliance with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) for employees aged 40+.
• Verify delivery of COBRA notice within 44 days of the loss of coverage (generally handled by the plan administrator).
• Retain written proof of Employee’s receipt of this Notice and all enclosures.
• For mass layoffs or plant closings, confirm applicability of the federal WARN Act (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.) and the Oklahoma Displaced Worker Act.
]