Unpaid Breaks For Minors

Summary

Tennessee law requires a 30-minute unpaid break for minors every 5 hours of work. If your employer deducts pay for a break you dont receive, it may be a violation. Contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development for assistance.

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In Tennessee, there is no general law requiring rest or meal breaks. However, if you're under *, you're entitled to a *-minute unpaid break every * hours. If your employer deducts pay for a break you don't get, it might be a violation. You may contact:

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tn.gov/workforce
Yes I am a miner
As a minor worker in Tennessee, your employer must provide a *-minute unpaid break every * hours. If your rights are not respected, consider filing a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tn.gov/workforce