Tennessee Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Tennessee Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: T.C.A. § 50-2-101
Tennessee adopts federal FLSA minimum wage ($7.25/hr). Includes mandatory 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 6 hours.
Employee Statutory Rights (TN)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ Mandatory 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 6 hours under T.C.A. § 50-2-103.
- ✓ 1.5x overtime over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (TN)
- § Provide 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 6 hours.
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain timecard records.
Common Tennessee Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to provide mandatory 30-minute meal break.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Off-the-clock shift work.
Did Your Employer Violate Tennessee Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from T.C.A. § 50-2-101
Based on Tennessee labor code standards (T.C.A. § 50-2-101), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Tennessee
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & TN Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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