Okla. Gov Makes Workers' Comp Team Appointment

The new law is intended to overhaul the state's workers' compensation system. Kirschner will join Troy Wilson Sr. on the transition team. Wilson was previously appointed by the governor as chairman of the new workers' compensation commission. Wilson and Kirschner will develop rules by Nov. 1 for the new system.
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Fallin makes workers' comp transition team appointment

Kirschner will join Troy Wilson Sr., who previously was appointed by the governor as chairman of the new workers compensation commission, on the transition team. They will work to implement changes in the workers compensation court system called for in Senate Bill 1062. The measure is intended to overhaul the workers compensation system, which has been called a detriment to business and industry to the state. Wilson and Kirschner will develop rules by Nov. 1 for the new system, which is to be up and running by Feb. 1. Wilson will serve as a commission chairman for the new system and Kirschner will be one of the systems administrative law judges. As the executive director of the Commerce Department, a business lawyer and civic leader, Jonna Kirschner understands how important it is for Oklahoma to have a business friendly environment, Fallin said.
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