Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Regulatory Snapshot: Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Tennessee under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Tennessee currently reports 3 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 31/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Tennessee within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in the enabling statute itself.
Applicability under Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor: FLSA-covered employers in Tennessee. Penalty exposure is documented as: Federal FLSA enforcement only. Notable exemptions: FLSA exemptions..
Summary
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. Federal $7.25/hr applies.
Key Requirements
Federal $7.25/hr applies.
Penalties
Federal FLSA enforcement only.
Applicability
FLSA-covered employers in Tennessee.
Exemptions
FLSA exemptions.
Official Source
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/stateFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Tennessee is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor enacted?
Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24.
What are the penalties for violating Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
Federal FLSA enforcement only. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor apply to small businesses?
FLSA-covered employers in Tennessee. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Tennessee compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Tennessee has a regulatory strictness score of 31/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 3 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
The official text of Tennessee Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is available from the Tennessee legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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