Tennessee § 50-6-219 - Education and training program for workers' compensation mediators, judges, chief judge, ombudsman and judges of the workers' compensation appeals board.
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§ 50-6-219. Education and training program for workers' compensation mediators, judges, chief judge, ombudsman and judges of the workers' compensation appeals board.
The administrator shall institute and maintain an education and training program for workers' compensation mediators, workers' compensation judges, the chief judge, ombudsmen, and the judges of the workers' compensation appeals board in order to assure that these persons maintain current and appropriate skills and knowledge in performing their duties. Before assuming their duties, all persons selected to serve or appointed as workers' compensation mediators, workers' compensation judges, the chief judge, ombudsmen, or as judge of the workers' compensation appeals board shall be provided formal training and education, which shall include training on the department's workers' compensation system, the Tennessee workers' compensation statutes and case law, and the rules and regulations of the bureau of workers' compensation. In addition, such persons shall attend at least seven (7) hours of training each year that is focused on workers' compensation statutes and case law, and the rules and regulations of the bureau of workers' compensation. Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 81; 2015, ch. 341, § 15. Code Commission Notes. This section was originally designated as § 50-6-218 but, prior to the July 1, 2014 effective date, was redesignated as § 50-6-219 by authority of the code commission. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 103 provided that the act, which enacted this section, shall be known and may be cited as the “Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2013.” Amendments. The 2015 amendment substituted “bureau” for “division” twice. Effective Dates. Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 106. July 1, 2014; provided, that, for purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, making appointments and making necessary provisions for the implementation of the act, the act shall take effect April 29, 2013. Acts 2015, ch. 341, § 19. May 4, 2015.
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