Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB2495 requires employers to pay employees a minimum hourly wage of $20 starting January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index as determined by the commissioner of labor and workforce development. The bill affects all employers and employees in Tennessee by establishing posting requirements, civil liability for wage violations, and a statute of limitations of two to three years for recovery actions related to unpaid wages.
Tennessee SB2495 requires employers to pay employees a minimum hourly wage of $20 starting January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index as determined by the commissioner of labor and workforce development. The bill affects all employers and employees in Tennessee by establishing posting requirements, civil liability for wage violations, and a statute of limitations of two to three years for recovery actions related to unpaid wages.
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Kyle, Sara
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
April 7, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee