The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declined to assume original jurisdiction in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an opt-out provision in Oklahoma's new workers' compensation laws, according to an April 28 report in The Oklahoman.
PartnerSource president Bill Minick, described in the report as "the architect of most opt-out plans being used by Oklahoma companies," praised Monday's decision as a victory of Oklahoma businesses.
Although the court's action is not a definitive ruling on the constitutionality of opt-out provisions, Minick said he believes the Supreme Court is giving companies the "green light" to adopt opt-out plans through the signals it is sending.
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