Tennessee SB0698 amends employment laws for agricultural workers, including protections against retaliation, wage theft, and heat- or cold-related.

Tennessee SB0698 amends employment laws to enhance protections for agricultural workers. It prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who assert rights or report violations. The bill also criminalizes wage theft, ensuring agricultural workers receive at least the minimum wage. Employers must provide transportation to employees for accessing basic necessities and must allow meal and rest periods.

Tennessee SB0698 amends employment laws for agricultural workers, including protections against retaliation, wage theft, and heat- or cold-related.

Tennessee SB0698 amends employment laws to enhance protections for agricultural workers. It prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who assert rights or report violations. The bill also criminalizes wage theft, ensuring agricultural workers receive at least the minimum wage. Employers must provide transportation to employees for accessing basic necessities and must allow meal and rest periods.