Oklahoma § 56-27.3 - Work assignments - Duration of work - Earnings
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-27.3 — Work assignments - Duration of work - Earnings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-27.3. Work assignments - Duration of work - Earnings
When the state or federal government or any agencies thereof, a
county, city or municipal corporation has undertaken, or is about to
undertake, a program which is for the benefit of the general public
or any segment thereof, said state agency, county, city or municipal
corporation may enter into an agreement with the Department of
Public Welfare wherein and whereby the Department of Public Welfare
may assign unemployed employable persons who have attained the age
of sixteen (16) and who are eligible for assistance to do and
perform work and labor on behalf of said state, or federal
government, county, city or municipal corporation and such person
shall perform, if available, work and labor for such state, or
federal government, county, city or municipal corporation for the
length of time necessary to earn at the legal minimum wage or the
going hourly rate prevailing in the area for labor of like kind,
whichever is higher, an amount of money equal to the amount of
assistance granted to such person and the assistance unit of which
he or his dependents is a part.
Added by Laws 1967, c. 236, § 3, emerg. eff. May 4, 1967.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-27.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-27.3 cover?
Section 56-27.3 ("Work assignments - Duration of work - Earnings") 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 § 56-27.3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 56-27.3 apply to my situation?
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