Oklahoma § 40-165.6 - Contractors as employers
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-165.6 — Contractors as employers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-165.6. Contractors as employers
Whenever any person herein called the contractor shall contract
with another for the performance of any work which the contractor
has undertaken to perform, the contractor shall be deemed an
employer and shall become civilly liable to employees engaged in
performance of work under such contract for the payment of wages
(but not for the payment of liquidated damages) as required by
Sections 2 and 4 of this act whenever and to the extent that the
employer of such employees fails to pay such wages; provided,
however, that the employer of such employees shall be liable to the
contractor for wages paid to such employees by the contractor under
this section.
Laws 1955, p. 242, § 6.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-165.6
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-165.6 cover?
Section 40-165.6 ("Contractors as employers") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 40-165.6?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 40-165.6 apply to my situation?
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