Tennessee HB2248 amends wage laws to set a state minimum wage of $20 per hour starting in 2027.
Tennessee HB2248 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to establish a state minimum wage of $20 per hour starting January 1, 2027. The commissioner of labor and workforce development will adjust this rate annually based on the consumer price index. Employers must pay at least the greater of the federal or state minimum wage, and overtime for hours worked over 40 in a week. Employers violating these provisions are liable for unpaid wages and additional damages. The commissioner will cooperate with the U.S. Department of Labor and publish the adjusted wage rate by October 1 each year.
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