Isn't my employer required to provide breaks and a meal period?
State law requires that each employee scheduled to work six (6) consecutive hours must have a thirty (30) minute meal or rest period, except is workplace environments that by their nature of business provides for ample opportunity to rest or take an appropriate break. Neither State nor Federal law requires employers to provide 10 or 15 minute breaks. The failure to give a break is, therefore, is a violation of State law only.
Other Tennessee Labor and Employment FAQs
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Are there any legal restrictions against firing, suspending or disciplining employees?
Tennessee is known as an "EMPLOYMENTATWILL" state. Generally, this means that an employer may legally hire, fire, suspend or discipline any employee at any … more -
What is the Whistleblower’s Law?
Also, under the Tennessee "WHISTLE BLOWER'S LAW", the employer may not take any reprisal against an employee who advises the employer that the business is in violation … more -
Are there exceptions to the Tennessee Employment at Will Law?
There are other exceptions to Tennessee's "EMPLOYMENTATWILL" doctrine. Tennessee employees may not be disciplined or discharged atwill for: Being … more -
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA?
Applicants for employment or employees having disabilities may be protected against employment discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. -
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act – FMLA?
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, employers having 50 or more employees must grant medical leave to some employees in certain circumstances without the … more -
Can an employee be discharged while out sick even though they provide a doctor's statement?
There are no Tennessee laws regulating terminations. If the employee feels discrimination is involved, they are referred to either the Tennessee Human Rights … more -
How do I file a claim for discriminatory practices?
Discrimination against employees is illegal under both Federal and State law. Employers may not discriminate against an employee on the basis of the employee's race, … more -
What is Pregnancy Discrimination?
Tennessee also has a specific pregnancy discrimination that prohibits an employer from discriminating against a pregnant employee. These complaints should be forwarded … more -
What About Last Wages Due Deceased Employee?
Under certain circumstances, Tennessee law allows employers to pay to the surviving spouse or children of a deceased employee the last wages and other benefits due the … more -
What are Unauthorized Deductions from a Paycheck?
Under Tennessee laws deductions can only be taken out of pay if the employee has authorized it either written or verbally. And if the employer tells the employee prior … more
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