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This bill, known as the "Anti-Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Work Act," amends Tennessee law to strengthen protections for employees who report unsafe working conditions, wage theft, or other labor violations, as well as those who refuse to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities. Specifically, it clarifies that employers cannot fire, demote, or report the immigration status of an employee for these reasons, with exceptions for actions required by law or taken in good faith to comply with federal immigration rules. If an employee experiences retaliatory discharge or conduct, they can sue their employer for reinstatement, back pay, and potentially punitive damages if the employer's actions were willful, malicious, or reckless, and the employee may also recover court costs and attorney fees if they win their case. The bill also outlines the burden of proof in such lawsuits, requiring the employee to first establish a case of retaliation, after which the employer must provide legitimate reasons for their actions, and the employee then has the opportunity to prove those reasons were a cover-up for unlawful retaliation.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2392&ga=114