Employees, Employers - As introduced, prohibits an agricultural employer from retaliating against an agricultural employee who asserts a protected right or based on the agricultural employee's immigration status; creates related protections and penalties related to agricultural employees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 43; Title 50 and Title 68.
HB 680 prohibits agricultural employers in Tennessee from retaliating against employees who assert protected rights (like filing a complaint) or based on their immigration status. It directly affects agricultural workers (farm laborers) and their employers, defining "retaliation" as negative employment actions like demotions, pay cuts, or termination. Key mechanisms include a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an adverse action occurs within 90 days of a complaint, allowing claims to be filed with the Department of Labor or in court, and requiring employers to pay at least $10,000 in damages for violations. The bill creates specific protections for workers, their representatives, and key service providers (like healthcare or legal advocates) who report violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
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