For any claim for workers' compensation benefits for an injury, as defined in this chapter, when the date of injury is on or after July 1, 2014, this chapter shall not be remedially or liberally construed but shall be construed fairly, impartially, and in accordance with basic principles of statutory construction and this chapter shall not be construed in a manner favoring either the employee or the employer.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 50 - Employer and Employee
Chapter 6 - Workers' Compensation Law
§ 50-6-101. Short Title — Controlling Law
§ 50-6-101. Short Title. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]
§ 50-6-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 50-6-102. Chapter Definitions. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]
§ 50-6-105. Relief Associations or Funds for Benefit of Employees, Spouses and Dependents Unaffected
§ 50-6-106. Employments Not Covered
§ 50-6-106. Employments Not Covered. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]
§ 50-6-107. Application to Coal Mine Operators and Employees
§ 50-6-109. Nonperformance of Statutory Duty Not Relieved
§ 50-6-116. Construction of Chapter
§ 50-6-116. Construction of Chapter. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]
§ 50-6-126. Medical Director. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]
§ 50-6-131. Confidentiality of Medical Records
§ 50-6-132. Report of Employers Who Fail to Provide Coverage
§ 50-6-134. Annual Review. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]