THE TENNESSEE LABOR LAW GUIDE:
What You Need To Know
Discover your rights and protections regarding wages, overtime, and employee classification. If you've faced unpaid overtime or workplace violations, contact Josephson Dunlap for expert representation and guidance.
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$7.25
Tennessee Minimum Wage Laws
Tennessee does not have a state-specific minimum wage law and thus adheres to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Employers in Tennessee must comply with this federal standard to meet the legal requirements for employee wages.
Yes
Meal & Rest Breaks
Tennessee requires employers to provide a 30-minute meal break to employees scheduled to work six consecutive hours or more. This break is not required if the nature of the work provides for ample opportunity to rest or take an appropriate meal break.
2 Years
Filing Claims
In Tennessee, there is no specific state statute for filing claims for unpaid overtime wages; thus, the federal statute of limitations of two years applies, or three years for willful violations. This aligns with federal guidelines and emphasizes the importance of timely filing.
1.5x
Tennessee Overtime Pay Laws
Tennessee follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, requiring employers to pay overtime at one and a half times the employee’s regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Employers must ensure compliance with these regulations to provide fair compensation.
Seasonal Workers
Protections for workers
Unique to Tennessee, the state law exempts seasonal amusement or recreational establishments from federal overtime pay requirements if they operate no more than seven months a year or earn the majority of their revenue within six months. This affects various seasonal businesses and tourism-dependent industries in the state.