Tennessee’s workers’ compensation law is a system of liability without fault that provides compensation to employees injured on the job. Tennessee requires employers of five or more employees to provide prompt medical and disability benefits to workers injured or killed on the job workers’ compensation serves as an exclusive remedy for workers injured in the scope of their employment, thus shielding employers from tort liability for on-the-job injuries.
This topic outlines Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws and regulatory scheme. This discussion begins by outlining the scope of workers’ compensation coverage with attention to specific coverage issues. Next, it discusses benefits afforded to workers injured on the job. Third, it highlights the administrative system regulated by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workers’ Compensation Division. Finally, this topic addresses employers’ responsibilities and techniques to minimize costs.
The authority to administer the act rests with the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor. The Division is authorized to issue policies, rules and regulations for the administration of the act. Additionally, the Division...
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