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OK SB5

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Weldon Watson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 40 O.S. 2011, Section 2-404.1 to define terms related to temporary help firms, including "temporary help firm," "temporary employee," "good cause," and "suitable job assignment"

  • Establishes that temporary employees who fail to contact the temporary help firm for reassignment after completing an assignment, refuse suitable work without good cause, cease seeking assignments, or become unavailable without good cause may be deemed to have left work voluntarily without good cause

  • Requires temporary help firms to provide employees with a separate written document in clear language stating the obligations under this section and that unemployment benefits may be denied for non-compliance

  • Designates the temporary help firm as the employer of temporary employees for purposes of the Employment Security Act of 1980

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation

Legislative Description

Temporary help firms; allowing denial of unemployment benefits under certain conditions. Effective date. Emergency.

Business and Labor

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2013

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Financial Services3/18/2013
Business and Commerce2/5/2013

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