Bill Would Add Unpaid Interns to Those Not Covered by Comp

Oklahoma lawmakers introduced a bill for the 2025 session that would prevent unpaid interns and other workers from receiving workers' compensation benefits if they are injured. Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, pre-filed SB 95 for the legislative session that convenes Feb. 3. The bill would expand the list of workers who are not covered by the state's workers' compensation system to include "any person engaging in a temporary work arrangement that allows the individual to observe a work environment and gain work experience without the expectation of financial compensation.&qu...