United States — Tennessee
TCA § 50-1-701 — Short title
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This section gives the short title: it may be cited as the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act.
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TCA § 50-7-101 — Short title
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This section says the chapter is known as the “Tennessee Employment Security Law” and may be cited by that name.
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TCA § 2-1-106 — Absence from work allowed for voting
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Eligible voters may take up to 3 hours off work or service to vote on election day, if needed and while polls are open.
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TCA § 49-2-129 — Information on firearm ownership by student, parent, teacher, or LEA employee
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School administrators and LEA employees may not require students, parents, teachers, or school employees to disclose firearm-ownership information, and voluntary disclosures cannot be used for adverse discipline or employment action except for actions based on a Title 39, chapter 17, part 13 violation.
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TCA § 8-27-801 — Part definitions
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This section defines key terms used in this part.
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TCA § 39-16-403 — Official oppression
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A public servant acting under color of office or employment commits an offense if they unlawfully mistreat, arrest, detain, search, seize, or otherwise interfere with another person, or unlawfully deny or impede another person’s rights.
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TCA § 39-14-405 — Criminal trespass
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This section makes it criminal trespass to enter or stay on property without the owner's consent.
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TCA § 8-50-1105 — Compensation
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An employer may choose to pay a public employee who is on leave under this part.
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TCA § 71-5-2509 — Powers when investigating fraud or abuse — Judicial enforcement
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The inspector general may issue subpoenas and seek court enforcement in TennCare fraud or abuse investigations, and may access certain employment and patient records.
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TCA § 2-12-201 — Employment of election administrators and clerical assistants
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The commission must appoint an elections administrator, and that administrator oversees daily operations and elections.
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TCA § 8-50-1202 — Part definitions
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This section defines “other post-employment benefits,” “political subdivision,” and “state funding board” for this part.
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TCA § 56-7-2806 — Guaranteed renewability of coverage for employers in the group market
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A health insurance issuer must generally renew group coverage at the plan sponsor’s option, and may cancel or stop coverage only for listed reasons and with required notice.
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TCA § 50-3-104 — Scope of chapter
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This chapter applies to all employers and employees, but it excludes several listed groups.
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TCA § 41-22-215 — Use of inmate labor on federally funded construction
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The commissioner of correction may make inmate-labor agreements for road projects, with the governor’s approval, but inmate work cannot be required unless it is safe, healthful, and suitable to the inmates.
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TCA § 56-7-1701 — Option to select alternative coverage
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Some employer-provided prepaid dental plans must also offer alternative coverage that lets covered persons use any licensed dentist.
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TCA § 6-56-402 — Employment of person with oversight responsibilities regarding financial operations — Exceptions
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Municipalities must employ at least one CMFO or another qualifying official or employee with financial oversight responsibilities, unless a narrow exception applies.
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TCA § 50-1-502 — Part definitions
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This section defines terms such as abusive conduct, agency, employee, employer, harassment, and instance of contact.
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TCA § 8-37-505 — Collection of delinquent payments from local governmental units
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If a political subdivision does not timely pay required funds, the finance commissioner may withhold state-shared taxes on the board’s direction, and the board may also sue to recover the delinquent payments.
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TCA § 68-142-206 — Employment of persons to effectuate part
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The department may hire or contract with people it deems necessary, if funds are available.
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TCA § 62-35-114 — Certificates of insurance — General liability coverage
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Licensees and employers of private security guards/officers must keep a certificate of insurance with specified general liability coverage, make it available to the commissioner on request, and use an approved carrier.
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