Tennessee State Facts
Tennessee Effective 7/24/2009 Federal Effective 7/24/2009
Tennessee Department of Labor Webpage
| Tennessee Final Paycheck Law | |
|---|---|
| Fired: | The final paycheck is due no later than the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of discharge. |
| Quit: | The final paycheck is due no later than the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of voluntary leaving. |
| Tennessee Direct Deposit Law | |
|---|---|
| Force Direct Deposit: | Yes |
| Tennessee Minimum Wage | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 |
| Minimum Cash Wage(Tipped Employee) | $2.13 |
| Youth Minimum Wage | $4.25 |
| Tennessee State Income Tax | |
|---|---|
| Wage Withholding | None |
| Tennessee Unemployment Insurance | |
|---|---|
| Maximum 2021 Taxable Earnings(Unchanged from 2020) | $7,000 |
| Employee 2021 Deduction | None |
| Employer 2021 Tax Rates(Effective 1/1/21 – 6/30/21) | 0.01 – 10.0% |
| Standard FY2021 New Employer Rate | 2.70% |