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Employer defined
“Employer” includes the state, or any political or civil subdivision, and persons employing eight or more persons within the state, or any person acting as an agent of an employer, directly or indirectly.
Unlawful employment practices
The unlawful employment practices regarding sexual harassment are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex. In addition, the state has adopted the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex.
Posting
Employers must post the “Tennessee Law Prohibits Discrimination in Employment” poster in a prominent location.
Contact
Regulations
Tennessee Code, Title 4, Chapter 21 Human Rights
http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/
Rules of the Human Rights Commission
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
29 CFR Part 1604, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex