Tennessee SB1357 sets a state minimum wage of $20 per hour, higher than the federal minimum wage.

Tennessee SB1357 amends state law to establish a minimum wage of $20 per hour, surpassing the federal minimum wage. Employers must pay employees at least this amount, with overtime pay at one and a half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. Employers are required to post wage rules in a visible location. The act also outlines legal recourse for employees to recover unpaid wages, including damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2025, except for rule promulgation, which begins immediately.

Tennessee SB1357 sets a state minimum wage of $20 per hour, higher than the federal minimum wage.

Tennessee SB1357 amends state law to establish a minimum wage of $20 per hour, surpassing the federal minimum wage. Employers must pay employees at least this amount, with overtime pay at one and a half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. Employers are required to post wage rules in a visible location. The act also outlines legal recourse for employees to recover unpaid wages, including damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2025, except for rule promulgation, which begins immediately.