Meal and Rest Break Laws in Tennessee
Whether Tennessee law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: Employees scheduled to work six consecutive hours must get a 30-minute unpaid meal or rest period, except in workplaces where the nature of the business gives ample opportunity to rest or take a break (for example, food and beverage service or security guards). Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-2-103(h)
| Meal and rest breaks | Employees scheduled to work six consecutive hours must get a 30-minute unpaid meal or rest period, except in workplaces where the nature of the business gives ample opportunity to rest or take a break (for example, food and beverage service or security guards). No other breaks are required. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-2-103(h) |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in Tennessee?
Employees scheduled to work six consecutive hours must get a 30-minute unpaid meal or rest period, except in workplaces where the nature of the business gives ample opportunity to rest or take a break (for example, food and beverage service or security guards). No other breaks are required.
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