Child Labor: Tennessee
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Brightmine Editorial Team
Summary
- Minors in Tennessee are prohibited from working in certain occupations. See Prohibited Occupations.
- Tennessee restricts the hours during which minors are allowed to work. See Hours of Work.
- Employers must provide a 30-minute unpaid break or meal period under certain conditions. See Break Periods.
- Before employing a minor, an employer must obtain proof of the minor's age. See Proof of Age.