TN HB2997

Legislative Description

As introduced, requires commissioner of labor and workforce development to appoint department attorney to indigent claimant in unemployment benefit appeal upon request when employer is represented by counsel at appeal; employer will be assessed $3,000 legal service fee if claimant prevails, otherwise cost comes from department's existing resources. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 23 and Title 50.

Unemployment Compensation

Last Action

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