Tennessee workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Tennessee workers
High-stakes legal tools with Tennessee-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Tennessee workers
Tennessee minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for Tennessee workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with Tennessee context
About Tennessee workplace law
Tennessee workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Tennessee state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Tennessee law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Tennessee workplace facts for 2026: The Tennessee minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,178 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 1 year under Tennessee law. Tennessee has no state income tax, meaning workers keep more of every paycheck. Workers in Tennessee rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Tennessee government sources including the Tennessee Department of Labor, Tennessee Workers Compensation Board, Tennessee Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.