10 Oklahoma opinions name it 1 courts 1944–2014 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Oklahoma courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Burk v. K-Mart Corp.green2 sentences2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . 2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . | 4 | 6 |
Vigil v. Arzolagreen2 sentences2014See Burk v. K-Mart Corp ., 1989 OK 22, ¶ 14 , 770 P.2d 24, 28 (citing Vigil v. Arzola , 699 P.2d 613 (N.M. 2014See Burk v. K-Mart Corp ., 1989 OK 22, ¶ 14 , 770 P.2d 24, 28 (citing Vigil v. Arzola , 699 P.2d 613 (N.M. | 2 | 2 |
Hinson v. Camerongreen2 sentences2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . 2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . | 1 | 1 |
Vigil v. Arzolagreen2 sentences2014See Burk v. K-Mart Corp., 1989 OK 22, ¶ 14 , 770 P.2d 24, 28 (citing Vigil v. Arzola, 102 N.M. 682 , 699 P.2d 613 (N.M.Ct.App.1983), rev'd in part on other grounds, 101 N.M. 687 , 687 P.2d 1038 (1984) (the focus of an action for wrongful discharge by an employer of an at will employee is upon the employer's duty to act in accordance with public policy)). 2014See Burk v. K-Mart Corp., 1989 OK 22, ¶ 14 , 770 P.2d 24, 28 (citing Vigil v. Arzola, 102 N.M. 682 , 699 P.2d 613 (N.M.Ct.App.1983), rev'd in part on other grounds, 101 N.M. 687 , 687 P.2d 1038 (1984) (the focus of an action for wrongful discharge by an employer of an at will employee is upon the employer's duty to act in accordance with public policy)). | 1 | 1 |
Darrow v. Integris Health, Inc.green2 sentences2008"Only a specific Oklahoma court decision, state legislative or constitutional provision, or a provision in the federal constitution that prescribes a norm of conduct for the state can serve as a source of Oklahoma's public policy." Darrow, 2008 OK 1, ¶ 13 , 176 P.3d at 1212 (emphasis omitted). 118 "While a federal statute cannot by itself serve as a statement of Oklahoma policy, a federal statutory remedy may be as effective as an Oklahoma statutory remedy in dissuading employers from discharging employees for reasons that violate Oklahoma public policy." Clinton v. State ex rel. 2008"Only a specific Oklahoma court decision, state legislative or constitutional provision, or a provision in the federal constitution that prescribes a norm of conduct for the state can serve as a source of Oklahoma's public policy." Darrow, 2008 OK 1, ¶ 13 , 176 P.3d at 1212 (emphasis omitted). 118 "While a federal statute cannot by itself serve as a statement of Oklahoma policy, a federal statutory remedy may be as effective as an Oklahoma statutory remedy in dissuading employers from discharging employees for reasons that violate Oklahoma public policy." Clinton v. State ex rel. | 1 | 1 |
Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.green2 sentences1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts.” More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F.Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn.1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts “does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine.” Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful disc 1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts." More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F. Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn. 1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts "does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine." Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful di | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oklahoma. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Tate v. Browning-Ferris, Inc.
green
2 sentences2009For an Instruction where the plaintiff's claim is that the discharge was in retaliation for plaintiff's refusal to act in violation of an established and well-defined public policy, see Instruction No. 21.2, supra. For an Instruction where the plaintiff's claim is that the discharge was in retaliation for plaintiff's performing an act consistent with a clear and compelling public policy, see Instruction No. 21.3, supra. Comments In Tate v. Browning-Ferris, Inc., 1992 OK 72 , ¶ 10, 833 P.2d 1218, 1225 , the Oklahoma Supreme Court held that the public policy exception was applicable to a raciall 2009For an Instruction where the plaintiff's claim is that the discharge was in retaliation for plaintiff's refusal to act in violation of an established and well-defined public policy, see Instruction No. 21.2, supra. For an Instruction where the plaintiff's claim is that the discharge was in retaliation for plaintiff's performing an act consistent with a clear and compelling public policy, see Instruction No. 21.8, supra. Comments In Tate v. Browning-Ferris, Inc., 1992 OK 72 , ¶ 10, 833 P.2d 1218, 1225 , the Oklahoma Supreme Court held that the public policy exception was applicable to a raciall | 2 | 2009–2009 |
Vannerson v. Bd. of Regents of Univ. of Okl.
green
2 sentences2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . 2014Comments This Instruction is based on the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine that was recognized in Vannerson v. Board of Regents of the Univ of Oklahoma , 1989 OK 125, 784 P.2d 1053 (Okla. 1989) ; Burk v. K-Mart Corp. , 1989 OK 22, ¶¶ 17-20, 770 P.2d 24, 28-29 (Okla. 1989) ; and Hinson v. Cameron , 1987 OK 49, ¶ 10, 742 P.2d 549, 552-53 (Okla. 1987) . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Clinton v. State Ex Rel. Logan County Election Board
green
2 sentences2004This Court granted certiorari review. ¶ 4 The Burk public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine "rests on the notion that in a civilized society the [right] of employers to discharge at-will employees is necessarily balanced against the rights of the public at large as found in existing law." Clinton v. Logan Co. Election Bd., 2001 OK 52 , 29 P.3d 543, 545 . 2004This Court granted certiorari review. ¶ 4 The Burk public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine "rests on the notion that in a civilized society the [right] of employers to discharge at-will employees is necessarily balanced against the rights of the public at large as found in existing law." Clinton v. Logan Co. Election Bd., 2001 OK 52 , 29 P.3d 543, 545 . | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Whitman v. Schlumberger Ltd.
green
2 sentences1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts.” More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F.Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn.1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts “does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine.” Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful disc 1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts." More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F. Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn. 1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts "does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine." Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful di | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Bernard Beam v. Ipco Corporation, D/B/A Sterling Optical
green
2 sentences1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts.” More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F.Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn.1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts “does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine.” Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful disc 1994Plaintiff cannot stake his claim on the allegation that KLM by discharging him violated general public policies in favor of the right to counsel and the right to free access to the courts." More recently, in Deiters v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 842 F. Supp. 1023, 1029 (M.D.Tenn. 1993), the court concluded that the Tennessee constitutional provision guaranteeing access to courts "does not create a clear and unambiguous public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine." Other courts specifically holding an at-will-employee may not bring an action against his/her employer for wrongful di | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Roxana Petroleum Corp. v. State Industrial Commission
neutral
2 sentences1944Petitioner asserts that there is no competent evidence in the record to sustain the finding of the State Industrial Commission that the accident arose out of and in the course of the employment. *168 The respondent seeks to sustain the award upon two grounds: First, that he had reached the premises upon which the work was being done, and is within the rule announced by this court in Roxana Petroleum Co. v. State Industrial Commission, 134 Okla. 181 , 272 P. 847 ; and, second, that he was going to a place at the direction of the petitioner, and that the injury arose out of and in the course of 1944Petitioner asserts that there is no competent evidence in the record to sustain the finding of the State Industrial Commission that the accident arose out of and in the course of the employment. *168 The respondent seeks to sustain the award upon two grounds: First, that he had reached the premises upon which the work was being done, and is within the rule announced by this court in Roxana Petroleum Co. v. State Industrial Commission, 134 Okla. 181 , 272 P. 847 ; and, second, that he was going to a place at the direction of the petitioner, and that the injury arose out of and in the course of | 1 | 1944–1944 |
Coon v. Morton
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2 sentences1944Petitioner asserts that there is no competent evidence in the record to sustain the finding of the State Industrial Commission that the accident arose out of and in the course of the employment. *168 The respondent seeks to sustain the award upon two grounds: First, that he had reached the premises upon which the work was being done, and is within the rule announced by this court in Roxana Petroleum Co. v. State Industrial Commission, 134 Okla. 181 , 272 P. 847 ; and, second, that he was going to a place at the direction of the petitioner, and that the injury arose out of and in the course of 1944Petitioner asserts that there is no competent evidence in the record to sustain the finding of the State Industrial Commission that the accident arose out of and in the course of the employment. *168 The respondent seeks to sustain the award upon two grounds: First, that he had reached the premises upon which the work was being done, and is within the rule announced by this court in Roxana Petroleum Co. v. State Industrial Commission, 134 Okla. 181 , 272 P. 847 ; and, second, that he was going to a place at the direction of the petitioner, and that the injury arose out of and in the course of | 1 | 1944–1944 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.