SB3271 - Tennessee - Workers' Compensation

Companion Bill HB3710. Workers' Compensation - Excludes from workers' compensation injuries that occur during recreational activities, are not required by the employer, and do not directly benefit the employer. - Amends TCA Section 50-6-110. Fiscal Summary for *SB3271 / HB3710 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB3271 / HB3710 Under present law, an employee is eligible for workers' compensation benefits for an injury that occurs in the course and scope of the employee's employment. This bill specifies that injuries incurred during an employee's recreational activities are not compensable by workers' compensation unless the employer either: (1) Expressly required participation or made the activity part of the services of the employee; or (2) The employer derives substantial direct benefit from the activity beyond the intangible value [...]

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