Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0800 - Labor and Workforce Development
Subtitle 0800-05 - Labor Standards
Chapter 0800-05-02 - Wage Regulations
Section 0800-05-02-.04 - WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS-NATURE OF BUSINESS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0800-05-02-.04

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The Department of Labor may review any existing policies providing Breaks/Meal Periods, and determine if sufficient opportunity is being provided for employees to take an appropriate break.

(2) If the Department determines that the public health, safety or welfare may be adversely affected in workplace environments by adhering to rest breaks or meal period, said breaks should not be required, such as surgical nurses on duty in operating room.

(3) Further businesses that by their nature of employment provide for sufficient opportunity to rest or take an appropriate break shall not be affected, such as waiter and waitresses in the employment of restaurants.

Authority: T.C.A. § 50-2-101, 50-2-103, 50-2-104 and 4-5-202.

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