This is a general overview of workers’ compensation legislation passed by the 2020 session of the 111th General Assembly.

The UR Working Group will meet telephonically on Friday, July 10, 2020. To join the call, dail 1-415-655-0003 then enter the access code 372 850 26 #.

Seven jurists, specialists in workers’ compensation law, will honorably serve Tennesseans on the bench for six more years.

Two bills recently passed in the general assembly so we summarized the changes for you here.

The Tennessee Inpatient Hospital Working Group will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm via Webex. If you have any questions or would like the Webex information, please contact Suzanne.Gaines@tn.gov or Suzy.Douglas@tn.gov.

Please help us get a feel for your situation as we plan.

Due to the pandemic, we are extending the time to submit nominations for the Sue Ann Head Award to May 29th.

During this time, when the face-to-face meeting cannot be accomplished, note the reason on the form C34 (CM closure). Penalty assessments are suspended.

Free legal clinic for for unrepresented workers’ compensation claimants in Knoxville will be rescheduled for a later date..