Governor Signs Bill Excluding Certain Temp Workers From Comp

Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt signed a bill eliminating the requirement to carry comp coverage for certain unpaid temporary workers. The governor on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 95, by Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore. Oklahoma law includes a list of workers who are not considered employees and for whom workers’ compensation coverage is not required, including certain agricultural workers, real estate agents, family members working for a small family business and domestic workers. SB 95 would add to the list and say no comp is required for those participating in an unpaid, temporary wor...