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Tennessee ADA + employment hiring law
Tennessee Disability Act, T.C.A. § 8-50-103. Enforced by Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Tennessee Disability Act is codified at T.C.A. § 8-50-103.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical, mental, or visual disability. The Tennessee Human Rights Act (T.C.A. § 4-21-401) covers other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC)
Agency website: https://www.tn.gov/humanrights.html
THRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
8+ employees under T.C.A. § 4-21-102(5).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Tennessee case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Tennessee-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Tennessee?
Tennessee Disability Act, codified at T.C.A. § 8-50-103. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical, mental, or visual disability. The Tennessee Human Rights Act (T.C.A. § 4-21-401) covers other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Tennessee?
Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC). THRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Tennessee?
8+ employees under T.C.A. § 4-21-102(5).
How does Tennessee interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Tennessee employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. THRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Tennessee statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: T.C.A. § 8-50-103. Agency: Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) at https://www.tn.gov/humanrights.html. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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