So just to make it quick: a company I worked for terminated an employee for being late to work and leaving work early. It is the main and only reason listed as the reason for termination on the paperwork they received.
However, the times they left early were approved beforehand with their direct supervisor. Of the 8 times they left early, about half of the time they were attending mental health therapy; and the other half are because a coworker had to take them home due to them not having a running vehicle (again, also approved by direct supervisor ahead of time).
They also stated it was due to being late in the morning. The first date counted was the first date of hire, even though the supervisor TOLD them to show up at that specific time, and it was still counted against them.
Is this legal for a company to do in Oklahoma? I know OK is an at will state, but with the proper documentation from the employee between them and the employer, can they take any action agains the company?