Tennessee HB0680 amends employment laws for agricultural workers, including transportation, meal periods, and protections against retaliation.

Tennessee HB0680 amends employment laws for agricultural workers. It mandates that agricultural employers provide transportation to employees at least once per week to access necessities and services. Employers must also allow employees to take a 30-minute meal period when working in extreme temperatures. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who assert their rights or report violations. It establishes an advisory committee to study and recommend improvements for agricultural workers. The bill also sets rules for overtime pay and protections against wage theft.

Tennessee HB0680 amends employment laws for agricultural workers, including transportation, meal periods, and protections against retaliation.

Tennessee HB0680 amends employment laws for agricultural workers. It mandates that agricultural employers provide transportation to employees at least once per week to access necessities and services. Employers must also allow employees to take a 30-minute meal period when working in extreme temperatures. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who assert their rights or report violations. It establishes an advisory committee to study and recommend improvements for agricultural workers. The bill also sets rules for overtime pay and protections against wage theft.