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In Tennessee, an injured employee can only receive workers' compensation disabilty payments for a maximum of 400 weeks. Tennessee Ombudsman is a workers compensation program developed to assist employees, or other related parties involved in a workers' compensation claim when they are not represented by a lawyer.

In Tennessee, businesses with five or more employees must carry workers' compensation insurance. Having this coverage will give your employees benefits if they suffer from a work-related injury or illness. It can help cover their medical costs and replace some of their lost income if they miss work.

The benefit is 66 and 2/3 percent of the employee's pre-injury average weekly wages and cannot be less than the minimum, or more than the maximum, weekly benefit. It is payable until the employee reaches maximum medical improvement or returns to work or for a period of 450 weeks, whichever is shorter.

No, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for reporting a work injury. If an injured employee is fired and believes it was for reporting a work injury, the employee may wish to consult an attorney. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation does not have the authority to resolve wrongful termination claims.

The entire settlement process—from filing your claim to having the money in your hands—can take around 12-18 months depending on the details of your case and whether or not you have legal representation.

For workers' compensation cases arising in Tennessee, the statute of limitation is generally “one (1) year after the accident resulting in injury,” according to Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-203.

Your obligations have a documented return to work program describing the steps you will take if a worker is injured. maintain a record of work-related injuries. notify your insurer of all workplace injuries within 48 hours.

In the state of Tennessee, you are given 180 days from your termination date to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. This is can be up to 300 days if your wrongful termination is related to violations of federal and state civil rights including discrimination.

No, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee for reporting a work injury. If an injured employee is fired and believes it was for reporting a work injury, the employee may wish to consult an attorney. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation does not have the authority to resolve wrongful termination claims.

The benefit is 66 and 2/3 percent of the employee's pre-injury average weekly wages and cannot be less than the minimum, or more than the maximum, weekly benefit. It is payable until the employee reaches maximum medical improvement or returns to work or for a period of 450 weeks, whichever is shorter.