US Jurisdictions

Tennessee

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  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Tennessee

    Tennessee law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Tennessee

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Tennessee regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Retaliation: Tennessee

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of anti-retaliation protections under Tennessee EEO laws. It addresses what constitutes retaliation and the associated penalties and remedies for employers that engage in illegal retaliation.

  • Type:
    FAQs

    How long does a meal break need to be?

Tennessee at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:
No state minimum wage (federal rate of $7.25 typically applies)
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
No
State Ban the Box Adopted:
No

Tennessee Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour