Tennessee HB1399 would set a state minimum wage of $20 per hour, higher than the federal minimum wage.
Tennessee HB1399 amends state law to establish a minimum wage of $20 per hour for employees, surpassing the federal minimum wage. Employers must pay at least this hourly rate, with exceptions for certain federal exemptions. Employers violating these requirements face liability for unpaid wages, including damages and legal fees. The commissioner of labor and workforce development is tasked with promulgating rules consistent with federal law. The act takes effect July 1, 2025, with rule promulgation effective immediately upon becoming law.
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