§ 51-25.5. Restoration of person enlisting or called under Selective Service Act of 1948.  


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  • Any person who entered the armed services by induction under the provisions of the Selective Service Act of 1948 (Public Law No. 759, 80th Congress), or any person who enlisted, or was ordered or called to active duty since the passage of said Act (June 24, 1948), and while said Act was in force and effect, left a position other than a temporary position with the State of Oklahoma, or any county, city, town or school district thereof, and who receives an honorable discharge and (a) is still qualified to perform the duties of such position, and (b) if not qualified to perform the duties of such position by reason of disability sustained during such service, but qualified to perform the duties of any other position in the employ of the employer, be restored to such position, or such other position the duties of which he is qualified to perform, as will provide him like seniority, status and pay, or the nearest approximation thereof consistent with the circumstances in his case, provided such person makes application for reemployment within ninety (90) days after he is discharged, shall be restored to such position or to a position of like seniority, status and pay:  Provided further, that he is released from active duty not later than four (4) years, or upon authorization of the United States Government, five (5) years after the date of entrance upon active duty or as soon after the expiration of such specified time period as he is able to obtain orders relieving him from active duty.

Added by Laws 1949, p. 619, § 2, emerg. eff. April 26, 1949.  Amended by Laws 1991, c. 13, § 2, emerg. eff. March 25, 1991.