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Hours Worked: Tennessee

Hours Worked requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: James L. Holt Jr., Jackson, Jackson, Shields, Yeiser & Holt

Summary

  • Tennessee's definition of hours worked aligns with federal interpretations. See Basic Principles.
  • Tennessee employers must provide employees an unpaid meal break under certain circumstances. See Break Periods.