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Workers\u2019...","datePublished":"2024-07-10","dateModified":"2024-07-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/#Person","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","width":96,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RBRS-Blog-Template-14.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RBRS-Blog-Template-14.png","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/are-remote-workers-in-oklahoma-eligible-for-workers-comp\/","about":["Workers' Compensation"],"wordCount":576,"articleBody":"Technological advances and changes in workplace culture have led to a surge in employees working from home. A recent Pew Research Center survey finds that around one-third of Americans currently work remotely.\u00a0Changes to the traditional work environment raise questions about whether remote employees can receive workers\u2019 compensation benefits. Workers\u2019 comp laws vary from state to state, and in Oklahoma, remote employees may be eligible. However, proving a work-from-home injury can be challenging. You may need help from an Oklahoma workers\u2019 compensation lawyer to access workers\u2019 compensation for remote workers.\u00a0Are Work-at-Home Injuries Compensable Under Workers\u2019 Comp Law?Oklahoma\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation laws state that compensable injuries are those that occur during the \u201ccourse and scope\u201d of employment. Therefore, you can receive workers’ comp working from home if you were hurt while performing remote work.\u00a0\u00a0You may be entitled to file a workers\u2019 compensation claim for remote employees if any of the following apply:Your employer was benefiting from your actions at the time of your injuryYour employer required the work that caused your injuryYour employer approved you to work from home or work remotelyYour injury involved company-supplied equipmentYour employer had control over your at-home work environmentFactors Influencing Workers’ Compensation Coverage Determination in OklahomaAccording to the Oklahoma Workers\u2019 Compensation Court, most employees in Oklahoma have workers\u2019 compensation insurance through their employer, beginning on the first day of their job. Therefore, you should be covered under workers’ compensation unless you are an independent contractor.\u00a0Workers\u2019 compensation offers the same benefits for remote employees and on-site workers, including medical coverage, wage replacement, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits for the families of fatally injured workers.\u00a0Factors that may influence the amount and length of coverage in Oklahoma include:The severity of your injuriesWhether or not your injuries result in a permanent or total disabilityWhether or not your injuries prevent you from ever returning to work or performing your previous jobThe date of injuryYour current wagesThe provisions of the Oklahoma Workers\u2019 Compensation StatutesWhat To Do After a Work-from-Home InjuryIf you are a remote employee and suffered a work-from-home injury, you should report it to your employer immediately. Doing so can protect your right to file a claim. You should also:Document everything you can. Record the date, time, and exact location of your work accident. Note the specific work activity you were engaged in at the time of injury. Take photographs and video of the injury and accident scene.\u00a0Seek treatment from an approved medical provider. Your employer can provide a list of physicians approved by your workers\u2019 comp insurer. Seek treatment promptly, save medical bills and records, and follow your doctor\u2019s orders.\u00a0File claims promptly. Prompt filing ensures you meet policy deadlines for your workers’ comp insurance.\u00a0Contact an attorney. Consider contacting a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer who can fight to maximize your compensation.\u00a0Were You Injured While Working Remotely in OK? Contact Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons for HelpRyan Bisher Ryan & Simons can help seek workers\u2019 comp for remote employees. If you sustained a job-related injury at home, contact us or call today to connect with an Oklahoma workers\u2019 comp attorney near you. We offer free initial consultations.\u00a0Ryan Bisher Ryan & SimonsWe are Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, a legal firm that, for decades, has been fighting for the rights of hardworking Oklahoma residents. Our mission is to hold the powerful accountable."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Are Remote Workers in Oklahoma Eligible for Workers’ Comp?","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/are-remote-workers-in-oklahoma-eligible-for-workers-comp\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]