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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Employer defined
“Employer” includes any person acting in the interest of any employer directly or indirectly, and includes the state of Tennessee but not its political subdivisions.
Unlawful employment practices
The unlawful employment practices regarding wage discrimination are substantially similar to those under the federal Equal Pay Act. For example, the state law provides exemptions for wage differentials based on a seniority system or a merit system, as long as the differential is not based on sex.
State
Contact
Regulations
Tennessee Code, Title 50, Chapter 2, Part 2 Sex Discrimination
http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/
Rules of the Human Rights Commission
Federal
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
29 CFR Part 1620, The Equal Pay Act
29 CFR 1621, Procedures — The Equal Pay Act