Tennessee Employment Laws
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The states have employment laws that set out the minimum wage and pay day requirements, and regulate issues like labor union membership and the right to organize. Tennessee has its own set of state employment laws. For example, Tennessee follows the national guidelines for minimum wage and requires that employees be paid 1.5 times their normal wages for overtime work. Choose a link from the list below for detailed information on employment laws in Tennessee and where to find an attorney.