Tennessee § 20-14-108 - Construction of chapter.

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§ 20-14-108. Construction of chapter.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as expanding, diminishing, altering or modifying the duty, if any, of an employer to provide a safe workplace for employees and other persons. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an employer or employee from pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy provided by law. Acts 2002, ch. 541, § 9.

Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 20-14-108 cover?

Section 20-14-108 ("Construction of chapter.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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