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This bill proposes a significant increase in Tennessee's minimum wage from $7.25 to $20.00 per hour, with several key provisions and protections for workers. The legislation defines important terms like "employee," "employer," and "wages," and applies to persons born or naturalized in the United States or legally present in the country. Employers are required to pay at least $20.00 per hour, and must also pay overtime at one and a half times the regular wage rate for any work exceeding 40 hours per week. The bill mandates that employers post wage information conspicuously in their workplace and provides legal recourse for employees if minimum wage requirements are not met, including the ability to sue for unpaid wages, damages equal to the unpaid wages, court costs, and attorneys' fees. Employees have two years to file a wage recovery action, which extends to three years if willful violation is alleged. The bill preserves employees' rights to collective bargaining and maintains exemptions consistent with federal labor laws. The new minimum wage will take effect on July 1, 2025, with rules implementation beginning immediately upon the act becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1399&ga=114