Stress due to the coronavirus can make car accidents more likely to happen. Know what you need to do to protect yourself in the event of a collision. With Tulsa and the entire state of Oklahoma on shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, local roads and highways have seen a dramatic decrease in traffic. While …
Here is What Employers are Looking at When it Comes to Medical Marijuana
Concerned about how marijuana use could impact your job? Our Ponca City employment law attorneys discuss what employers look at in evaluating worker use. Marijuana reform is sweeping across the country. In Oklahoma, medical marijuana is permitted with a doctor’s referral. Despite having a valid license, your medical marijuana use may still be an issue …
OK Employment Law Panel on Coronavirus
Employers and employees need to be aware of updates in state and federal laws regarding how job impacts due to the coronavirus are handled. As coronavirus cases continue to climb in Oklahoma, the pandemic is having a dramatic impact on local businesses. State and federal laws have been revised to reflect the changing situation. Our …
Fast Facts for Motorcycle Awareness Month
As the wet, dreary weather of spring gives way to the dry, sunshine-y weather of summer, more and more motorcyclists are taking to Oklahoma roads. While there is nothing wrong with motorcycling, motorcycle operators and vehicle operators alike need to be aware of the very real dangers of the activity. Motorcycle Awareness Month strives to …
Lawmakers File New Workers’ Comp Bills
Oklahoma lawmakers have filed a batch of new bills that could bring about changes for those seeking workers’ compensation or currently receiving benefits. Earlier in 2020, lawmakers in Oklahoma introduced 17 pieces of legislation aimed at reforming the state’s workers’ compensation laws. In the months since, several of the bills have passed while others remain …
What Damages can I Claim for a Slip and Fall?
Damages you may be entitled to in a slip and fall claim compensate you for losses you suffer now and in the years to come. Slips and falls that occur in public places can leave you suffering serious injuries. While often referred to as ‘accidents,’ they are generally caused by the reckless and negligent actions …
First COVID-19 Workers Comp Case Taking Place in OK
Workers’ compensation claims based on exposure to COVID-19 on the job are likely to become more common over the coming months. In the midst of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, essential workers are required to remain on the job. Many positions require contact with the general public, putting workers at a higher risk of contracting the …
If You Lost a Close Family Member to COVID-19, Learn about Your Legal Rights
Hundreds – if not thousands – of people are tragically succumbing to COVID-19-related conditions each and every day in the United States. Losing a loved one while you are prohibited to see them in the hospital only adds to the grief experienced by families in Oklahoma and throughout the U.S. Many families are receiving very …
Who is Liable if an Employee Gets Sick by a Coworker? Company or Employee?
While individual employees are responsible for taking actions to protect themselves against COVID-19, companies can be held liable for failing to take the proper precautions to prevent transmission in the workplace. Businesses in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and throughout the state have begun reopening in the aftermath of widespread closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. While …
Workers’ Compensation and Employment Stance in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Find out how COVID-19 and issues concerning your employment stance could impact your rights to workers’ compensation benefits. Numerous businesses throughout Oklahoma City and Tulsa were forced to close due to stay-home orders issued at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Even at companies that remained open, many workers faced lay-offs and dramatic reductions of …
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