HB1958Enacted

Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 2, Part 1.

Tennessee HB1958 amends the existing law regarding the payment of wages by exempting employees who are compensated on a piece-work or commission basis from the requirement that wages be paid by the fifth day of the succeeding month. Instead, it stipulates that compensation for these employees is due by the last day of the succeeding month. The bill introduces changes related to the timing of wage payments for specific categories of employees in private employment.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1958 amends the existing law regarding the payment of wages by exempting employees who are compensated on a piece-work or commission basis from the requirement that wages be paid by the fifth day of the succeeding month. Instead, it stipulates that compensation for these employees is due by the last day of the succeeding month. The bill introduces changes related to the timing of wage payments for specific categories of employees in private employment.

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Sponsor

Alexander, Rebecca

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

April 6, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 617

Subjects
Employees, EmployersSalaries and Benefits

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