Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-21-.21
Post-discovery Alternative Dispute Resolution
Effective Mar 2, 2026Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1409, 9-8-307, 9-8-402, 50-6-101, 50-6-217, 50-6-233, 50-6-236, 50-6-238, and 50-6-239.Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- (1) All parties must participate in alternative dispute resolution after discovery is completed unless the judge determines it unnecessary.
- (2) Alternative dispute resolution under this section must be conducted as provided by Rule 0800-02-21-.10.
- (3) If the parties do not reach a full settlement, the mediator will file a new dispute certification notice identifying the remaining issues and defenses. If any party disagrees with the dispute certification notice, the party may file an objection under T.C.A. § 50-6-236. If the parties fail to reach a full settlement after the mediator issues a dispute certification notice, they will appear before the judge for a compensation hearing.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1409, 9-8-307, 9-8-402, 50-6-101, 50-6-217, 50-6-233, 50-6-236, 50-6-238, and 50-6-239. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 1, 2014; effective June 30, 2014. Repeal and new rules filed May 3, 2019; effective August 1, 2019. Amendments filed November 10, 2021; effective February 8, 2022. Amendments filed December 2, 2025; effective March 2, 2026.