Affirmative action - Tennessee

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Tennessee permits, but does not require, affirmative action plans for private employers under TN Code section 4-21-406.

Plans from private employers and all public employers must be filed and approved under TN Code section 4-21-102. State agencies must also comply with affirmative action requirements under TN Rules and Regulations section 1120-7 et seq.

State

Contact

Human Rights Commission

Regulations

Tennessee Code, Section 4-21-102, Chapter definitions; and section 4-21-406, Religion or sex as bona fide occupational qualifications — Affirmative action plans
www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/humanrights/images/THRC_Statutes_revised_thru_20161.pdf

Rules of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, Chapter 1500-1
(see Rule 1500-1-.02, Practice and Procedure, paragraph (18))
http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1500/1500.htm

Tennessee Rules and Regulations section 1120-7 et seq.
https://roar-assets-auto.rbl.ms/documents/14759/1120-07.20170508.pdf

Federal

Contact

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Regulations

41 CFR 60-1 Obligations of contractors and subcontractors

41 CFR 60-2 Affirmative action programs

41 CFR 60-4 Construction contractors—Affirmative action requirements

41 CFR 60-741 Affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities