Tennesse Minimum Wage Law
Tennessee has no state-specific Tennessee Minimum Wage Law.
Last Paycheck
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 discharge or termination.
Rest and Meal Breaks
State law requires that each employee scheduled to work six (6) consecutive hours must have a thirty (30) minute meal or rest period, except in workplace environments that by their nature of business provides for ample opportunity to rest or take an appropriate break. The failure to give a (30) minute meal or rest period is a violation of State law only.
Frequency of Payment
All wages or compensation of employees in private employment is due and payable at least semi-monthly and notice of regular paydays must be posted by each employer in at least two conspicuous places.
Tennessee Overtime Law
Tennessee has no state-specific Tennessee Overtime Law.
To learn more about Tennessee Wage and Hour Law and Tennessee Overtime Law visit the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/faq_laws.html#wageregulation
