Amends Tennessee Code to address criminal offenses related to unauthorized employment and labor violations.
The bill amends Tennessee Code to introduce new criminal offenses related to unauthorized employment and labor violations. It defines "unauthorized worker" and "general contractor," and establishes penalties for systematic unauthorized employment and aggravated systematic unauthorized employment. Employers found guilty of these offenses face fines, restitution, and potential revocation of professional or business licenses. The bill also allows for civil actions for unfair competition and mandates compliance monitoring for certain defendants. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.
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