SECTION 612:10-7-230. Self-employment programs

  Self-employment programs may be divided into Contract Labor and Self-Employment.

(1)   Contract Labor. Employment is contract labor when the client has a contract or on-going business with a company or person to provide a specific product or service for a fee. The service or product is produced to meet the vendor's specifications and needs. The purchasing company often supervises the work.

(2)   Self-Employment. In Self-Employment, the consumer owns, manages and operates a business selling goods or services for the purpose of making a profit, ex: (Business Enterprise Program). Self-Employment ranges from sole proprietorships and independent contractors to multi-employee companies and independent franchise operations.

(A)   The client must have the proper skills and managerial ability to succeed in the trade or occupation for which the services are provided; and

(B)   The client must have adequate resources available for the proper maintenance and upkeep of the required tools, equipment, and stocks. The client is responsible for the maintenance and repair of any tools, equipment, and stocks.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1817, eff 4-3-96 (emergency); Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1432, eff 7-1-97; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1589, eff 7-1-10]