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.

SB 698 prohibits Tennessee agricultural employers from retaliating against employees who assert protected rights (such as reporting unsafe conditions) or based on immigration status. It directly affects agricultural employers and their workers, including immigrant laborers in farming, ranching, and related industries. The bill creates a process for employees to file claims with the state Department of Labor or in court, with a 90-day window for investigations, and establishes a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an adverse action occurs within 90 days of an employee asserting a right or due to immigration status. If violations are found, courts can order employers to stop retaliation, pay at least $10,000 in damages, or cover legal costs.