Tennessee Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Are Unauthorized Deductions From A Paycheck?
  A: 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
• Q: What About Overtime And Minimum Wage, For Salaried Employees?
  A: Tennessee has no wage laws concerning overtime, minimum wage, or the regulation of salaried employees. The United States Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division … More
• Q: What If I Have Questions Concerning A Pension Or 401(K) Plan?
  A: Questions concerning an employee's failure to be able to collect their pension or money from a 401(k) plan should be directed to the PWBA section of the United States … More
• Q: Who Enforces State Labor Laws?
  A: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards Division, has jurisdiction to enforce the Following State Labor Laws: Child Labor Laws … More
• Q: Does Tennessee Require Labor Laws To Be Posted?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Does Tdlwd Provide Advice On Garnishments, Tax Levies, Or Other Similar Withholdings From Pay?
  A: TDLWD does not have the authority to provide assistance or advice in this area.
• Q: Will Tdlwd Provide Me With Legal Representation Or Advice?
  A: The TDLWD Legal Division provides legal services to TDLWD and its offices and employees only. The Legal Division does not offer legal representation, legal opinions or … More
• Q: As An Employer Must I Provide A Former Or Current Employee With A Copy Of My Employment Personnel Files?
  A: There's no federal law or Tennessee law that requires the employer to do so. The employment file is the property of the employer. The employer is not required to … More
• Q: What Is The Law Concerning Payment Of Final Paychecks To Employees?
  A: Tennessee employees who are laid off, fired, or who quit must be paid their wages in full at the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of their … More
• Q: Isn't My Employer Required To Provide Breaks And A Meal Period?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How Often Must My Employer Pay Me?
  A: All wages or compensation of employees in private employment is due and payable at least semi­monthly and notice of regular paydays must be posted by each employer … More

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