Employees, Employers - As introduced, creates the "Anti-Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Work Act." - Amends TCA Title 50.

HB 2213, the "Anti-Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Work Act," prohibits Tennessee employers from firing, demoting, or threatening to report an employee's immigration status because they reported unsafe working conditions, wage theft, or other labor violations. It directly affects workers who report workplace issues and requires employers to provide remedies like reinstatement, back pay, and punitive damages for violations. Key provisions include creating a legal cause of action for affected employees, modifying the burden of proof in retaliation cases, and allowing recovery of attorney fees. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to claims arising after that date.