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PCI: Oklahoma Supreme Court Agrees Workers’ Comp Opt Out Act is Unconstitutional

September 14, 2016 - WorkCompWire

Oklahoma City, OK – Joe Woods, vice president, state government relations for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), recently issued the following statement in response to Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to rule the Opt Out Act unconstitutional:

“PCI is pleased with the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to rule the Workers Compensation Opt Out Act unconstitutional. The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision is a major step for protecting workers in the state.

The Oklahoma Opt Out Act allowed some employers to shift much of their responsibility for occupational injuries to injured workers and their families, government programs, charities, and ultimately taxpayers. The Opt-out plans put all power in the hands of the employer, with no independent review of the employer’s decision.

Finding new and innovative ways to deliver benefits to injured workers is positive, but it should not be done at the expense of workers, or taxpayers. Innovation must be fair, balanced, and socially responsible when it replaces an existing safety net.”

Source: PCI

Filed Under: Legislative & Regulatory News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

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