Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

Protects tribal employment preference rights, handles discrimination complaints for Native workers, and provides Native business certification for contracting opportunities.

AvailableCounty

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Any enrolled tribal citizen

Enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe seeking employment rights protection, discrimination assistance, or Native business certification.

How to apply

PhoneIn-Person

Call 918-453-5334 to file a complaint, request assistance, or begin Native business certification.

Where it's available

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK

Get in touch

Phone918-453-5334 Websitewww.cherokee.org/all-services/career-services/tero

OfficeTahlequah, OK

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.

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Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

Protects tribal employment preference rights, handles discrimination complaints for Native workers, and provides Native business certification for contracting opportunities.

Who's eligible

Any Enrolled Tribal Member

Enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe seeking employment rights protection, discrimination assistance, or Native business certification.

Where it's offered

County

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Location:

Tahlequah, OK

How to apply

Call 918-453-5334 to file a complaint, request assistance, or begin Native business certification.

Phone In-Person

Contact

Phone: 918-453-5334

Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.