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Oklahoma Reverses Worker's Comp Rule on Oil Firms

Construction Equipment

The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the state's worker's compensation law that said oil and gas well operators and owners could not be sued when a worker is injured or killed on the job.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 3911): This incentive was created to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st Century. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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How a Compensation Strategy Helps You Compete for Talent

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How a Compensation Strategy Helps You Compete for Talent. Compensation strategy is often limited to the financial side of business, but a well-designed compensation plan is much more than a budgeting tool. Compensation. Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:20. Fill out the form to download the white paper. . Promote to rotator No.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oklahoma incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Eldor is expected to begin construction shortly on its 250,000-square-foot facility, which will sit on 53 acres in the sprawling Greenfield industrial park located off U.S. Source: Oklahoma Department of Commerce). The Roanoke Regional Partnership estimates Eldor will have an annual economic impact of $246.5 220 in Daleville.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.