Major Changes to Workers’ Compensation law in Tennessee

Recently the Tennessee General Assembly enacted major workers’ compensation changes initiated by Governor Bill Haslam and supported by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry. While there have been numerous Workers’ Comp reform efforts over the year, the bill signed into law this year tops them all by a great deal. Most importantly it removes the administration from local courts and creates a new worker’s comp administrative system. While administratively tied to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development it is an independent body. The Administrator of this new entity will be appointed directly by the Governor and there will be two levels of judges-one to initially rule on disputed cases and a second level to hear appeals from the initial decisions. Appeals from this second level go to the Supreme Court.

There are many other features contained in the reforms that employers need to learn about. This workshop will be conducted by the Division of Workers’ Compensation Administrator and staff members of the department. The information shared will be valuable to business owners, managers, HR Professionals, and anyone involved in the administration of workers’ comp claims. Check out the agenda and join us for this informative session.