HB1721113th GA (Historical)In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 50.

As introduced, prohibits a merchant from taking adverse employment action against an employee based solely on the employee reporting theft of merchandise or organized retail crime to law enforcement; defines "adverse employment action" as dismissing, demoting, suspending, reducing compensation, or transferring an employee for punitive reasons.

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Overview

As introduced, prohibits a merchant from taking adverse employment action against an employee based solely on the employee reporting theft of merchandise or organized retail crime to law enforcement; defines "adverse employment action" as dismissing, demoting, suspending, reducing compensation, or transferring an employee for punitive reasons.

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Sponsor

Gillespie, John

Details
Session

113th General Assembly

Introduced

January 9, 2024

Last Action

March 12, 2024

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Subjects
Criminal OffensesEmployees, Employers

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