Workplace safety; requiring employers and representative employees to take certain actions to address workplace bullying; prohibiting certain actions; providing certain remedies. Effective date.

SB 1539 requires all Oklahoma employers (including those with one or more employees) to prevent and address workplace bullying by implementing written policies, training staff, and establishing fair complaint processes within 90 days. It defines workplace bullying as severe, pervasive conduct creating a toxic environment (excluding minor annoyances) and prohibits employers from forcing mediation before legal counsel, using nondisclosure agreements for complaints, or taking adverse actions against employees who report bullying. Violations allow employees to file lawsuits within three years for compensatory damages, punitive damages in extreme cases, reinstatement, or public correction of reputational harm, with the at-fault party paying attorney fees. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting all Oklahoma workplaces and employees.