Bill > SB586

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act by clarifying the definition of an employer-employee relationship for leased or contracted employees. Specifically, the bill adds language stating that when an establishment leases employees or contracts for employees, those workers shall be considered to have an employer-employee relationship with the establishment. This change is significant because it affects how "new direct jobs" are defined and counted under the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, which provides economic incentives to businesses that create new jobs in the state. The modification appears intended to provide more clarity around employment status for workers who are hired through employment agencies or contracted to work at a specific establishment. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and amends an existing section of Oklahoma Statutes that defines terms and provisions related to the Quality Jobs Program. The change is part of the state's ongoing efforts to attract and retain businesses by offering economic incentives for job creation.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb586&Session=2600