Boards and Commissions

Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation

The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation is chaired by
Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr.

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The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation exists to provide information, research and recommendations concerning workers' compensation issues to the Tennessee General Assembly, the Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

In general, the Advisory Council is authorized to monitor the performance of the workers' compensation system in the implementation of legislative directives, to make recommendations relating to the adoption of rules and legislation; and to make recommendations regarding the method and form of statistical collections.

The Advisory Council also reviews the annual advisory prospective loss cost filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance and provides comment and recommendation concerning the filing to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance. In addition, at the request of the General Assembly, the Advisory Council annually reviews and provides comments and recommendations on proposed workers' compensation legislation.

Board Meetings and Materials

Upcoming Meetings

Recent Meetings

The Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation will meet at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time), Wednesday, October 13, 2021. This will be a virtual meeting via video and teleconference.

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Meeting number: 2319 916 4680
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The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation will meet at 3:00 p.m. C.T. Thursday, August 26, 2021, via Webex.

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The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Council to hear and consider presentations by officials, analysts and actuaries concerning the current workers’ compensation insurance markets in Tennessee and claims administration data trends in the workers’ compensation system. The meeting will also serve as preparation for a subsequent meeting within 4-6 weeks at which point the Advisory Council will make a recommendation to the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Insurance relative to the voluntary market loss cost filing by NCCI, proposed to be effective March 1, 2022.

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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The Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation will meet at 1:30 p.m. (CDT), Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

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The Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation will meet at 1:30 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, March 18, 2021. This will be a virtual meeting via video and teleconference.

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Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation

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Meeting Date and Time

Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Members

The Advisory Council is comprised of the State Treasurer who serves as Chair, three (3) voting members who represent employees; three (3) voting members who represent employers; ten (10) nonvoting members and four (4) ex officio members.

The Chair may vote only on matters related to the administration of the Advisory Council or the Council's research; the chair is not permitted to vote on any matter which constitutes the making of a policy recommendation to the Governor or to the General Assembly.

Chair

Member Title/Department Location
David H. Lillard, Jr. Tennessee State Treasurer Nashville, TN

Ex-Officio Members

Member Title/Department Location
Senator Paul Bailey
 Chair, Senate Labor and Commerce Committee
 Nashville, TN
Representative Kevin Vaughan
 Chair, House Commerce Committee
 Nashville, TN
Commissioner Carter Lawrence Department of Commerce and Insurance Nashville, TN
Troy Haley Administrator, Bureau of Workers' Compensation Nashville, TN

Voting Members

Member Title/Department Location
Jason Denton Employees Lebanon, TN
Bob Pitts Employers
 Nashville, TN
Paul Shaffer Employees Memphis, TN
Wes Stowers Employees Knoxville, TN
J.V. Thompson Employers Jackson, TN
VACANT Employers

Non-Voting Members

Member Title/Department Location Representing
Brad Burnette Tennessee Association for Justice Clinton, TN Attorney Representing Injured Employees
Dr. Richard Cole, D.C. Licensed Tennessee Chiropractors Bartlett, TN Chiropractors
Sandra Fletchall
 Occupational Therapist Licensed in Tennessee
 Memphis, TN Occupational Therapists
John Harris Licensed Tennessee Physical Therapists  Knoxville, TN Physical Therapists
Lynn Vo Lawyer Tennessee Defense Lawyers Nashville, TN Attorney Representing Employers and Workers' Compensation Insurers
Doug Markham Tennessee Hospital Associations Nashville, TN Hospital Organizations
Dr. Samuel E. Murrell, III, M.D. Tennessee Medical Association
 Memphis, TN Physician Representative of Medical Organizations
Ronnie Neill Local Governments Somerville, TN Local Governments
A. Gregory Ramos
 Tennessee Bar Association
 Nashville, TN Attorney Representative of Legal Organizations
VACANT Insurance Companies

Questions about Workers' Compensation?

The Advisory Council does not provide advice to employees, employers, insurers or consumers . If you have questions about a specific workers’ compensation claim or you need general workers’ compensation information, please visit the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

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Annual Reports

  • FY24 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
  • FY23 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
  • FY22 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
  • FY21 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021
  • FY20 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020
  • FY2019 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019
  • FY2018 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018
  • FY2017 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017
  • FY2016 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016
  • FY2015 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015
  • FY2014 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014
  • FY2013 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013
  • FY2012 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012

Supreme Court Decisions

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Contact Us

Have questions about the Advisory Council on Workers Compensation? We're here to help!

(615) 734-2220

Kevin.M.McNelis@tn.gov

Mailing Address

State of Tennessee
Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation
Andrew Jackson Building, 15th Floor
502 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0248