Tennessee — Workplace Discrimination

Practitioner reference for Workplace Discrimination compliance in Tennessee. Each section cites primary authority inline (statute, regulation, agency guidance, or case). Where primary authority cannot be confirmed for a point, the section renders the verbatim "Unable to confirm as of [date]" note instead of guessing.

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Tennessee Human Rights Act — protected classes and employer coverage

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The Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age (over 40), and national origin. The Act covers employers with eight or more employees operating in Tennessee. As of July 1, 2025, the Civil Rights Enforcement Division within the Tennessee Attorney General's Office enforces the Act, following dissolution of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission by the 114th General Assembly.

Source: Tennessee Human Rights Commission FAQs; Civil Rights Enforcement Division announcement

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Prohibited employment practices under the Tennessee Human Rights Act

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The Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on certain protected characteristics. The Civil Rights Enforcement Division of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office enforces the Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, and national origin in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. Individuals who believe they were discriminated against in violation of the Act may file complaints with the Civil Rights Enforcement Division or file private lawsuits in state court.

Source: Tennessee Attorney General Civil Rights Enforcement Division; CRED FAQs

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