Supreme Court Asked to Review Constitutionality of Opt-Out Process

The Oklahoma Supreme Court is being asked to weigh in on whether the state's fledgling workers' compensation opt-out program is constitutional. Oklahoma reformed its comp system in 2013, changing it from an adjudication system to an administrative system. Lawmakers also created an option for employers to start providing benefits outside of the state's workers’ compensation system for on-the-job injuries. This "Oklahoma option," allegedly violates principles of due process and equal protection, according to the complaint filed Friday on behalf of two injured worker...