Employees, Employers - As introduced, enacts the "Workers' Right to Live Act," which places mandatory reporting requirements on employers concerning workplace fatalities and imposes penalties on employers for workplace fatalities that were a result of employer negligence; makes changes related to workers' compensation benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 50.

Summary

The Workers' Right to Live Act mandates that any workplace fatality be reported to the state within 24 hours, with a $50,000 civil penalty for late reporting. It also orders a state investigation to decide if the death resulted from employer negligence and sets a minimum $250,000 fine per negligent death, plus possible additional penalties. Employers that have received state economic incentives must repay those benefits if negligence is found.

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