Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1120-06-.06

Current through September 10, 2024

Section 1120-06-.06 - LUNCH PERIOD

All employees, except those specifically excluded in T.C.A. § 4-4-105, are allowed a one (1) hour unpaid lunch (meal) period. If a supervisor requires an employee to work during any part of their one (1) hour meal period, the employee is considered to be at work and shall be compensated accordingly.

The authorized meal period shall be taken during the work shift and shall not be used to alter arrival or departure time by not using the meal period or any part thereof.

Certain employees cannot be relieved of duties to have a meal period during their work shift. An employee on a "fixed post" assignment may not leave their work station. These employees are considered to be at work even if they are able to eat a meal during their work shift and shall be compensated accordingly.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1120-06-.06

(For history prior to January 2, 1988 see pages 1-2 of the Introduction at the beginning of the chapters.) Repeal and new rule filed November 18, 1987; effective January 2, 1988. Amendment filed August 25, 1994; effective December 29, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed December 14, 2010; effective May 31, 2011. Repeal and new rule filed July 5, 2012; effective October 3, 2012.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-105, 8-30-104, 8-30-105, 8-30-406, and 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq.