Tennessee HB2179 amends workers' compensation laws, increasing disability benefit percentages and modifying benefit eligibility criteria.

Tennessee HB2179 amends workers' compensation laws by increasing the percentage for permanent total disability benefits from 20% to 25%. It also raises the percentage for permanent partial disability benefits from 66 2/3% to 75%. The bill allows employees to seek permanent total disability benefits even if they have already received an original award, provided they meet certain conditions. It also modifies the criteria for wrongful death claims, allowing for additional damages if the employer's gross negligence or criminal conduct contributed to the employee's death.

Tennessee HB2179 amends workers' compensation laws, increasing disability benefit percentages and modifying benefit eligibility criteria.

Tennessee HB2179 amends workers' compensation laws by increasing the percentage for permanent total disability benefits from 20% to 25%. It also raises the percentage for permanent partial disability benefits from 66 2/3% to 75%. The bill allows employees to seek permanent total disability benefits even if they have already received an original award, provided they meet certain conditions. It also modifies the criteria for wrongful death claims, allowing for additional damages if the employer's gross negligence or criminal conduct contributed to the employee's death.