Expands workers' compensation rights and remedies in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.
Oklahoma SB1013 amends the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act to expand rights and remedies for employees. It ensures that workers' compensation benefits are exclusive, barring other legal actions against employers. The bill also clarifies that general contractors providing insurance to subcontractors are considered employers for compensation purposes. Effective November 1, 2025, it allows injured employees to seek damages if employers fail to secure compensation or commit intentional torts.
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