Okla. Stat. tit. 40, § 40-197.8
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Findings - Payment of amount due
Official statutory text
The Commissioner, after investigation, shall promptly make his
finding in writing as to whether or not additional wages are due the
employee. If the Commissioner finds that additional wages are due,
ten percent (10%) of such amount due shall be added as penalty for
such wage deficiency. The Commissioner shall mail said findings to
the employer and to the employee by certified mail. Payment by the
employer and acceptance by the employee of the amount so determined
by the Commissioner shall absolve the employer of any further
liability to the employee with respect to wages claimed by the
employee for the period he was employed by the employer.
finding in writing as to whether or not additional wages are due the
employee. If the Commissioner finds that additional wages are due,
ten percent (10%) of such amount due shall be added as penalty for
such wage deficiency. The Commissioner shall mail said findings to
the employer and to the employee by certified mail. Payment by the
employer and acceptance by the employee of the amount so determined
by the Commissioner shall absolve the employer of any further
liability to the employee with respect to wages claimed by the
employee for the period he was employed by the employer.
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