
New Workers Comp Law
Clip: Season 4 Episode 444 | 5m 14s
New Workers Comp law facing growing number of lawsuits.
18 provisions of Oklahoma’s new Workers Compensation law are facing constitutional challenges before the State Supreme Court. New studies show changes to the system have sharply reduced worker benefits and shifted costs to injured workers and taxpayers. Officials at the State Chamber disagree with the findings and say with time the changes will produce better outcomes for injured workers.
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New Workers Comp Law
Clip: Season 4 Episode 444 | 5m 14s
18 provisions of Oklahoma’s new Workers Compensation law are facing constitutional challenges before the State Supreme Court. New studies show changes to the system have sharply reduced worker benefits and shifted costs to injured workers and taxpayers. Officials at the State Chamber disagree with the findings and say with time the changes will produce better outcomes for injured workers.
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