For any claim for workers' compensation benefits for an injury, as defined in this chapter, when the date of injury is on or after July 1, 2014, this chapter shall not be remedially or liberally construed but shall be construed fairly, impartially, and in accordance with basic principles of statutory construction and this chapter shall not be construed in a manner favoring either the employee or the employer.Acts 1919, ch. 123, § 47; Shan. Supp., § 3608a197; Code 1932, § 6901; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 534, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.) § 50-918; Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 15.
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