Okla. Stat. tit. 40, § 40-2-405
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Determining good cause
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DETERMINING GOOD CAUSE.
Good cause for voluntarily leaving work under Section 2-404 of
this title may include, among other factors, the following:
1. A job working condition that had changed to such a degree it
was so harmful, detrimental, or adverse to the individual's health,
safety, or morals, that leaving the work was justified;
2. Substantially unfair treatment of the employee or the
creating of substantially difficult working conditions by the
employer; or
3. If the claimant, pursuant to an option provided under a
collective bargaining agreement or written employer plan which
permits waiver of his or her right to retain the employment when
there is a layoff, has elected to be separated and the employer has
consented thereto.
Good cause for voluntarily leaving work under Section 2-404 of
this title may include, among other factors, the following:
1. A job working condition that had changed to such a degree it
was so harmful, detrimental, or adverse to the individual's health,
safety, or morals, that leaving the work was justified;
2. Substantially unfair treatment of the employee or the
creating of substantially difficult working conditions by the
employer; or
3. If the claimant, pursuant to an option provided under a
collective bargaining agreement or written employer plan which
permits waiver of his or her right to retain the employment when
there is a layoff, has elected to be separated and the employer has
consented thereto.
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