Bill > SB0361

This bill establishes new requirements for employers who hire unemancipated minors regarding reporting of child sexual abuse. Specifically, if an employer becomes aware of or suspects that a minor employee has been subjected to sexual abuse either during work or on the employer's premises, they must notify the minor's parent within 24 hours of discovering the abuse. The employer is also required to document the specific circumstances of the suspected abuse in the minor's employment file. The bill imposes financial penalties for non-compliance, with a $1,000 fine for a first violation and a $2,000 fine for subsequent violations, which will be paid to the commissioner of labor and workforce development. These reporting requirements are in addition to any existing mandatory reporting laws and apply to all employers of unemancipated minors. The bill defines child sexual abuse by referencing an existing statute and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The primary goal appears to be enhancing protections for minor workers by ensuring prompt parental notification of potential abuse.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0361&ga=114