Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-7-301 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-301
Benefit formula
Status: in_force

(a) Payments of Benefits. Benefits shall be payable from the fund in the manner provided by this section. All benefits shall be paid through employment offices in accordance with regulations the commissioner prescribes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, any amount of unemployment compensation payable to any claimant for any weeks if not an even dollar amount, shall be rounded to the next lower full dollar amount. (b) Weekly Benefit Amount. An individual's weekly benefit amount shall be the amount appearing in column B in the Benefit Table corresponding to the line on which in column A of the Benefit Table there appears the average total wages for insured work paid to the individual in the two (2) calendar quarters in the individual's base period in which the total wages are highest. "Total wages for insured work," as used in this section, is deemed to mean all remuneration paid to an employee in the base period by employers subject to this chapter. BENEFIT TABLE (Effective for benefit years established on and after July 5, 1992) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 780.01 through $ 806.00 $55.00 806.01 through 832.00 56.00 832.01 through 858.00 57.00 858.01 through 884.00 58.00 884.01 through 910.00 59.00 910.01 through 936.00 60.00 936.01 through 962.00 61.00 962.01 through 988.00 62.00 988.01 through 1,014.00 63.00 1,014.01 through 1,040.00 64.00 1,040.01 through 1,066.00 65.00 1,066.01 through 1,092.00 66.00 1,092.01 through 1,118.00 67.00 1,118.01 through 1,144.00 68.00 1,144.01 through 1,170.00 69.00 1,170.01 through 1,196.00 70.00 1,196.01 through 1,222.00 71.00 1,222.01 through 1,248.00 72.00 1,248.01 through 1,274.00 73.00 1,274.01 through 1,300.00 74.00 1,300.01 through 1,326.00 75.00 1,326.01 through 1,352.00 76.00 1,352.01 through 1,378.00 77.00 1,378.01 through 1,404.00 78.00 1,404.01 through 1,430.00 79.00 1,430.01 through 1,456.00 80.00 1,456.01 through 1,482.00 81.00 1,482.01 through 1,508.00 82.00 1,508.01 through 1,534.00 83.00 1,534.01 through 1,560.00 84.00 1,560.01 through 1,586.00 85.00 1,586.01 through 1,612.00 86.00 1,612.01 through 1,638.00 87.00 1,638.01 through 1,664.00 88.00 1,664.01 through 1,690.00 89.00 1,690.01 through 1,716.00 90.00 1,716.01 through 1,742.00 91.00 1,742.01 through 1,768.00 92.00 1,768.01 through 1,794.00 93.00 1,794.01 through 1,820.00 94.00 1,820.01 through 1,846.00 95.00 1,846.01 through 1,872.00 96.00 1,872.01 through 1,898.00 97.00 1,898.01 through 1,924.00 98.00 1,924.01 through 1,950.00 99.00 1,950.01 through 1,976.00 100.00 1,976.01 through 2,002.00 101.00 2,002.01 through 2,028.00 102.00 2,028.01 through 2,054.00 103.00 2,054.01 through 2,080.00 104.00 2,080.01 through 2,106.00 105.00 2,106.01 through 2,132.00 106.00 2,132.01 through 2,158.00 107.00 2,158.01 through 2,184.00 108.00 2,184.01 through 2,210.00 109.00 2,210.01 through 2,236.00 110.00 2,236.01 through 2,262.00 111.00 2,262.01 through 2,288.00 112.00 2,288.01 through 2,314.00 113.00 2,314.01 through 2,340.00 114.00 2,340.01 through 2,366.00 115.00 2,366.01 through 2,392.00 116.00 2,392.01 through 2,418.00 117.00 2,418.01 through 2,444.00 118.00 2,444.01 through 2,470.00 119.00 2,470.01 through 2,496.00 120.00 2,496.01 through 2,522.00 121.00 2,522.01 through 2,548.00 122.00 2,548.01 through 2,574.00 123.00 2,574.01 through 2,600.00 124.00 2,600.01 through 2,626.00 125.00 2,626.01 through 2,652.00 126.00 2,652.01 through 2,678.00 127.00 2,678.01 through 2,704.00 128.00 2,704.01 through 2,730.00 129.00 2,730.01 through 2,756.00 130.00 2,756.01 through 2,782.00 131.00 2,782.01 through 2,808.00 132.00 2,808.01 through 2,834.00 133.00 2,834.01 through 2,860.00 134.00 2,860.01 through 2,886.00 135.00 2,886.01 through 2,912.00 136.00 2,912.01 through 2,938.00 137.00 2,938.01 through 2,964.00 138.00 2,964.01 through 2,990.00 139.00 2,990.01 through 3,016.00 140.00 3,016.01 through 3,042.00 141.00 3,042.01 through 3,068.00 142.00 3,068.01 through 3,094.00 143.00 3,094.01 through 3,120.00 144.00 3,120.01 through 3,146.00 145.00 3,146.01 through 3,172.00 146.00 3,172.01 through 3,198.00 147.00 3,198.01 through 3,224.00 148.00 3,224.01 through 3,250.00 149.00 3,250.01 through 3,276.00 150.00 3,276.01 through 3,302.00 151.00 3,302.01 through 3,328.00 152.00 3,328.01 through 3,354.00 153.00 3,354.01 through 3,380.00 154.00 3,380.01 through 3,406.00 155.00 3,406.01 through 3,432.00 156.00 3,432.01 through 3,458.00 157.00 3,458.01 through 3,484.00 158.00 3,484.01 through 3,510.00 159.00 3,510.01 through 3,536.00 160.00 3,536.01 through 3,562.00 161.00 3,562.01 through 3,588.00 162.00 3,588.01 through 3,614.00 163.00 3,614.01 through 3,640.00 164.00 3,640.01 through 3,666.00 165.00 3,666.01 through 3,692.00 166.00 3,692.01 through 3,718.00 167.00 3,718.01 through 3,744.00 168.00 3,744.01 through 3,770.00 169.00 3,770.01 through 3,796.00 170.00 3,796.01 through 3,822.00 171.00 3,822.01 through 3,848.00 172.00 3,848.01 through 3,874.00 173.00 3,874.01 through 3,900.00 174.00 3,900.01 through 3,926.00 175.00 3,926.01 through 3,952.00 176.00 3,952.01 through 3,978.00 177.00 3,978.01 through 4,004.00 178.00 4,004.01 through 4,030.00 179.00 4,030.01 through 4,056.00 180.00 4,056.01 through 4,082.00 181.00 4,082.01 through 4,108.00 182.00 4,108.01 through 4,134.00 183.00 4,134.01 through 4,160.00 184.00 4,160.01 through 4,186.00 185.00 4,186.01 through 4,212.00 186.00 4,212.01 through 4,238.00 187.00 4,238.01 through 4,264.00 188.00 4,264.01 through 4,290.00 189.00 4,290.01 through 4,316.00 190.00 4,316.01 through 4,342.00 191.00 4,342.01 through 4,368.00 192.00 4,368.01 through 4,394.00 193.00 4,394.01 through 4,420.00 194.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 4, 1993) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,420.01 through $ 4,446.00 $220.00 4,446.01 through 4,472.00 221.00 4,472.01 through 4,498.00 222.00 4,498.01 through 4,524.00 223.00 4,524.01 through 4,550.00 224.00 4,550.01 through 4,576.00 225.00 4,576.01 through 4,602.00 226.00 4,602.01 through 4,628.00 227.00 4,628.01 through 4,654.00 228.00 4,654.01 through 4,680.00 229.00 4,680.01 through 4,706.00 230.00 4,706.01 through 4,732.00 231.00 4,732.01 through 4,758.00 232.00 4,758.01 through 4,784.00 233.00 4,784.01 through 4,810.00 234.00 4,810.01 through 4,836.00 235.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 3, 1994) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,836.01 through $ 4,862.00 $236.00 4,862.01 through 4,888.00 237.00 4,888.01 through 4,914.00 238.00 4,914.01 through 4,940.00 239.00 4,940.01 through 4,966.00 240.00 4,966.01 through 4,992.00 241.00 4,992.01 through 5,018.00 242.00 5,018.01 through 5,044.00 243.00 5,044.01 through 5,070.00 244.00 5,070.01 through 5,096.00 245.00 5,096.01 through 5,122.00 246.00 5,122.01 through 5,148.00 247.00 5,148.01 through 5,174.00 248.00 5,174.01 through 5,200.00 249.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 7, 1996) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,200.01 through $ 5,226.00 $250.00 5,226.01 through 5,252.00 251.00 5,252.01 through 5,278.00 252.00 5,278.01 through 5,304.00 253.00 5,304.01 through 5,330.00 254.00 5,330.01 through 5,356.00 255.00 5,356.01 through 5,382.00 256.00 5,382.01 through 5,408.00 257.00 5,408.01 through 5,434.00 258.00 5,434.01 through 5,460.00 259.00 5,460.01 through 5,486.00 260.00 5,486.01 through 5,512.00 261.00 5,512.01 through 5,538.00 262.00 5,538.01 through 5,564.00 263.00 5,564.01 through 5,590.00 264.00 5,590.01 through 5,616.00 265.00 5,616.01 through 5,642.00 266.00 5,642.01 through 5,668.00 267.00 5,668.01 through 5,694.00 268.00 5,694.01 through 5,720.00 269.00 5,720.01 through 5,746.00 270.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 6, 1997) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,746.01 through $ 5,772.00 $271.00 5,772.01 through 5,798.00 272.00 5,798.01 through 5,824.00 273.00 5,824.01 through 5,850.00 274.00 5,850.01 through 5,876.00 275.00 5,876.01 through 5,902.00 276.00 5,902.01 through 5,928.00 277.00 5,928.01 through 5,954.00 278.00 5,954.01 through 5,980.00 279.00 5,980.01 through 6,006.00 280.00 6,006.01 through 6,032.00 281.00 6,032.01 through 6,058.00 282.00 6,058.01 through 6,084.00 283.00 6,084.01 through 6,110.00 284.00 6,110.01 through 6,136.00 285.00 6,136.01 through 6,162.00 286.00 6,162.01 through 6,188.00 287.00 6,188.01 through 6,214.00 288.00 6,214.01 through 6,240.00 289.00 6,240.01 through 6,266.00 290.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 5, 1998) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,266.01 through $ 6,292.00 $291.00 6,292.01 through 6,318.00 292.00 6,318.01 through 6,344.00 293.00 6,344.01 through 6,370.00 294.00 6,370.01 through 6,396.00 295.00 6,396.01 through 6,422.00 296.00 6,422.01 through 6,448.00 297.00 6,448.01 through 6,474.00 298.00 6,474.01 through 6,500.00 299.00 6,500.01 through 6,526.00 300.00 6,526.01 through 6,552.00 301.00 6,552.01 through 6,578.00 302.00 6,578.01 through 6,604.00 303.00 6,604.01 through 6,630.00 304.00 6,630.01 through 6,656.00 305.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after August 5, 2001) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,656.01 through $ 6,682.00 $306.00 6,682.01 through 6,708.00 307.00 6,708.01 through 6,734.00 308.00 6,734.01 through 6,760.00 309.00 6,760.01 through 6,786.00 310.00 6,786.01 through 6,812.00 311.00 6,812.01 through 6,838.00 312.00 6,838.01 through 6,864.00 313.00 6,864.01 through 6,890.00 314.00 6,890.01 through 6,916.00 315.00 6,916.01 through 6,942.00 316.00 6,942.01 through 6,968.00 317.00 6,968.01 through 6,994.00 318.00 6,994.01 through 7,020.00 319.00 7,020.01 through 7,046.00 320.00 7,046.01 through 7,072.00 321.00 7,072.01 through 7,098.00 322.00 7,098.01 through 7,124.00 323.00 7,124.01 through 7,150.00 324.00 7,150.01 and over 325.00 (c) Weekly Benefit for Unemployment. (1) Effective for weeks beginning July 6, 1997, and after, each eligible claimant who is unemployed in any week shall be paid with respect to the week a benefit in an amount equal to the claimant's weekly benefit amount, less that part of the wages, if any, payable to the claimant with respect to the week that is in excess of the greater of fifty dollars ($50.00) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the claimant's weekly benefit amount. (2) However, no otherwise eligible claimant shall be denied benefits for any week that the claimant has received remuneration for services performed in the Tennessee national guard. (3) The benefit, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), shall be computed to the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00). (4) Voluntary Withholding of Income Tax from Benefits. (A) An individual filing a new claim for benefits shall, at the time of filing the claim, be advised that: (i) Benefits are subject to federal, state and local income tax; (ii) Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments; (iii) The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits at the amount specified in the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.); and (iv) The individual shall be permitted to change a previously elected withholding status. (B) Amounts deducted and withheld from benefits shall remain in the unemployment fund until transferred to the federal taxing authority as payment of income tax. (C) The administrator shall follow all procedures specified by the United States department of labor and the internal revenue service pertaining to the deducting and withholding of income tax. (D) Amounts shall be deducted and withheld under this section only after amounts are deducted and withheld for any overpayments of benefits, child support obligations, food stamp over-issuances or any other amounts required to be deducted and withheld under this chapter. (5) If requested in writing by a claimant, the weekly benefit amount payable to the claimant shall be paid by direct deposit in an account at a financial institution selected by the claimant. With the written request, the claimant shall submit a void check which includes the bank routing numbers and the bank account number of the account selected by the claimant. (6) If the benefits are paid by check: (A) The full nine-digit social security number of the claimant shall be omitted from the check and the check stub or other document included in the envelope which contains the check; however, the redacted last four (4) digits of the social security number shall be permitted; and (B) If the claimant files a written report that the check was not received by the claimant or if the check has been stolen and the claimant was not negligent or responsible for the check being stolen, the administrator shall reissue such check to the claimant within ninety (90) days of the date of the original check. (d) Maximum Benefits. (1) Beginning with those benefit years established on July 4, 1983, and ending November 30, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits equal to whichever is the lesser of: (A) Twenty-six (26) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount; or (B) One-fourth (1/4) of the claimant's wages for insured work paid. (2) Beginning with those benefit years established on December 1, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits: (A) Equal to: (i) Twelve (12) weeks, if the state average unemployment rate is at or below five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (ii) An additional week in addition to the twelve (12) weeks described in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(i) for each five-tenths percent (0.5%) increment in the state's average unemployment rate above five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (B) Up to a maximum of twenty (20) weeks if the state's average unemployment rate exceeds nine percent (9%). (3) (A) The total amount of benefits, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), must be computed at the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00). (B) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings are less than forty (40) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount. (C) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings, outside the claimant's highest calendar quarter of earnings, are less than the lesser of six (6) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount or nine hundred dollars ($900). (4) (A) For purposes of subdivision (d)(2)(A), the department shall determine the state average unemployment rate biannually, and the rate must be equal to the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as published by the United States department of labor. (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(2)(A), a claimant's maximum eligibility shall not be reduced or increased during a benefit year for a claim. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 560, s 2, eff. 12/1/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 560, s 1, eff. 12/1/2023. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 427, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1947, ch. 29, § 3; 1949, ch. 226, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6901.3 (Williams, § 6901.27); Acts 1951, ch. 139, § 2; 1953, ch. 244, § 2; 1955, ch. 115, § 4; 1957, ch. 146, § 3; 1959, ch. 202, § 1; 1963, ch. 176, § 2; 1965, ch. 183, § 1; 1967, ch. 208, § 2; 1969, ch. 32, § 1; 1970, ch. 397, § 2; 1971, ch. 132, § 1; 1972, ch. 556, § 1; 1973, ch. 130, § 3; 1974, ch. 460, §§ 2, 3; 1975, ch. 190, §§ 2-4; 1981, ch. 249, § 2; 1982, ch. 820, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-1322; Acts 1983, ch. 368, §§ 4-6; 1983, ch. 439, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 992, § 1; 1985, ch. 318, §§ 17-19; 1985, ch. 363, §§ 1-3; 1986, ch. 645, § 1; 1987, ch. 221, § 1; 1987, ch. 345, § 1; 1988, ch. 842, § 1; 1989, ch. 388, §§ 1-4; 1993, ch. 194, §§ 9-11; 1993, ch. 305, § 1; 1996, ch. 804, § 1; 1996, ch. 877, § 1; 1997 , ch. 95, § 1; 1997 , ch. 142, § 1; 2001, ch. 441, § 1; 2009 , ch. 550, § 5; 2010 , ch. 1017, § 1.
(a) Payments of Benefits. Benefits shall be payable from the fund in the manner provided by this section. All benefits shall be paid through employment offices in accordance with regulations the commissioner prescribes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, any amount of unemployment compensation payable to any claimant for any weeks if not an even dollar amount, shall be rounded to the next lower full dollar amount.
(b) Weekly Benefit Amount. An individual's weekly benefit amount shall be the amount appearing in column B in the Benefit Table corresponding to the line on which in column A of the Benefit Table there appears the average total wages for insured work paid to the individual in the two (2) calendar quarters in the individual's base period in which the total wages are highest. "Total wages for insured work," as used in this section, is deemed to mean all remuneration paid to an employee in the base period by employers subject to this chapter. BENEFIT TABLE (Effective for benefit years established on and after July 5, 1992) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 780.01 through $ 806.00 $55.00 806.01 through 832.00 56.00 832.01 through 858.00 57.00 858.01 through 884.00 58.00 884.01 through 910.00 59.00 910.01 through 936.00 60.00 936.01 through 962.00 61.00 962.01 through 988.00 62.00 988.01 through 1,014.00 63.00 1,014.01 through 1,040.00 64.00 1,040.01 through 1,066.00 65.00 1,066.01 through 1,092.00 66.00 1,092.01 through 1,118.00 67.00 1,118.01 through 1,144.00 68.00 1,144.01 through 1,170.00 69.00 1,170.01 through 1,196.00 70.00 1,196.01 through 1,222.00 71.00 1,222.01 through 1,248.00 72.00 1,248.01 through 1,274.00 73.00 1,274.01 through 1,300.00 74.00 1,300.01 through 1,326.00 75.00 1,326.01 through 1,352.00 76.00 1,352.01 through 1,378.00 77.00 1,378.01 through 1,404.00 78.00 1,404.01 through 1,430.00 79.00 1,430.01 through 1,456.00 80.00 1,456.01 through 1,482.00 81.00 1,482.01 through 1,508.00 82.00 1,508.01 through 1,534.00 83.00 1,534.01 through 1,560.00 84.00 1,560.01 through 1,586.00 85.00 1,586.01 through 1,612.00 86.00 1,612.01 through 1,638.00 87.00 1,638.01 through 1,664.00 88.00 1,664.01 through 1,690.00 89.00 1,690.01 through 1,716.00 90.00 1,716.01 through 1,742.00 91.00 1,742.01 through 1,768.00 92.00 1,768.01 through 1,794.00 93.00 1,794.01 through 1,820.00 94.00 1,820.01 through 1,846.00 95.00 1,846.01 through 1,872.00 96.00 1,872.01 through 1,898.00 97.00 1,898.01 through 1,924.00 98.00 1,924.01 through 1,950.00 99.00 1,950.01 through 1,976.00 100.00 1,976.01 through 2,002.00 101.00 2,002.01 through 2,028.00 102.00 2,028.01 through 2,054.00 103.00 2,054.01 through 2,080.00 104.00 2,080.01 through 2,106.00 105.00 2,106.01 through 2,132.00 106.00 2,132.01 through 2,158.00 107.00 2,158.01 through 2,184.00 108.00 2,184.01 through 2,210.00 109.00 2,210.01 through 2,236.00 110.00 2,236.01 through 2,262.00 111.00 2,262.01 through 2,288.00 112.00 2,288.01 through 2,314.00 113.00 2,314.01 through 2,340.00 114.00 2,340.01 through 2,366.00 115.00 2,366.01 through 2,392.00 116.00 2,392.01 through 2,418.00 117.00 2,418.01 through 2,444.00 118.00 2,444.01 through 2,470.00 119.00 2,470.01 through 2,496.00 120.00 2,496.01 through 2,522.00 121.00 2,522.01 through 2,548.00 122.00 2,548.01 through 2,574.00 123.00 2,574.01 through 2,600.00 124.00 2,600.01 through 2,626.00 125.00 2,626.01 through 2,652.00 126.00 2,652.01 through 2,678.00 127.00 2,678.01 through 2,704.00 128.00 2,704.01 through 2,730.00 129.00 2,730.01 through 2,756.00 130.00 2,756.01 through 2,782.00 131.00 2,782.01 through 2,808.00 132.00 2,808.01 through 2,834.00 133.00 2,834.01 through 2,860.00 134.00 2,860.01 through 2,886.00 135.00 2,886.01 through 2,912.00 136.00 2,912.01 through 2,938.00 137.00 2,938.01 through 2,964.00 138.00 2,964.01 through 2,990.00 139.00 2,990.01 through 3,016.00 140.00 3,016.01 through 3,042.00 141.00 3,042.01 through 3,068.00 142.00 3,068.01 through 3,094.00 143.00 3,094.01 through 3,120.00 144.00 3,120.01 through 3,146.00 145.00 3,146.01 through 3,172.00 146.00 3,172.01 through 3,198.00 147.00 3,198.01 through 3,224.00 148.00 3,224.01 through 3,250.00 149.00 3,250.01 through 3,276.00 150.00 3,276.01 through 3,302.00 151.00 3,302.01 through 3,328.00 152.00 3,328.01 through 3,354.00 153.00 3,354.01 through 3,380.00 154.00 3,380.01 through 3,406.00 155.00 3,406.01 through 3,432.00 156.00 3,432.01 through 3,458.00 157.00 3,458.01 through 3,484.00 158.00 3,484.01 through 3,510.00 159.00 3,510.01 through 3,536.00 160.00 3,536.01 through 3,562.00 161.00 3,562.01 through 3,588.00 162.00 3,588.01 through 3,614.00 163.00 3,614.01 through 3,640.00 164.00 3,640.01 through 3,666.00 165.00 3,666.01 through 3,692.00 166.00 3,692.01 through 3,718.00 167.00 3,718.01 through 3,744.00 168.00 3,744.01 through 3,770.00 169.00 3,770.01 through 3,796.00 170.00 3,796.01 through 3,822.00 171.00 3,822.01 through 3,848.00 172.00 3,848.01 through 3,874.00 173.00 3,874.01 through 3,900.00 174.00 3,900.01 through 3,926.00 175.00 3,926.01 through 3,952.00 176.00 3,952.01 through 3,978.00 177.00 3,978.01 through 4,004.00 178.00 4,004.01 through 4,030.00 179.00 4,030.01 through 4,056.00 180.00 4,056.01 through 4,082.00 181.00 4,082.01 through 4,108.00 182.00 4,108.01 through 4,134.00 183.00 4,134.01 through 4,160.00 184.00 4,160.01 through 4,186.00 185.00 4,186.01 through 4,212.00 186.00 4,212.01 through 4,238.00 187.00 4,238.01 through 4,264.00 188.00 4,264.01 through 4,290.00 189.00 4,290.01 through 4,316.00 190.00 4,316.01 through 4,342.00 191.00 4,342.01 through 4,368.00 192.00 4,368.01 through 4,394.00 193.00 4,394.01 through 4,420.00 194.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 4, 1993) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,420.01 through $ 4,446.00 $220.00 4,446.01 through 4,472.00 221.00 4,472.01 through 4,498.00 222.00 4,498.01 through 4,524.00 223.00 4,524.01 through 4,550.00 224.00 4,550.01 through 4,576.00 225.00 4,576.01 through 4,602.00 226.00 4,602.01 through 4,628.00 227.00 4,628.01 through 4,654.00 228.00 4,654.01 through 4,680.00 229.00 4,680.01 through 4,706.00 230.00 4,706.01 through 4,732.00 231.00 4,732.01 through 4,758.00 232.00 4,758.01 through 4,784.00 233.00 4,784.01 through 4,810.00 234.00 4,810.01 through 4,836.00 235.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 3, 1994) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,836.01 through $ 4,862.00 $236.00 4,862.01 through 4,888.00 237.00 4,888.01 through 4,914.00 238.00 4,914.01 through 4,940.00 239.00 4,940.01 through 4,966.00 240.00 4,966.01 through 4,992.00 241.00 4,992.01 through 5,018.00 242.00 5,018.01 through 5,044.00 243.00 5,044.01 through 5,070.00 244.00 5,070.01 through 5,096.00 245.00 5,096.01 through 5,122.00 246.00 5,122.01 through 5,148.00 247.00 5,148.01 through 5,174.00 248.00 5,174.01 through 5,200.00 249.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 7, 1996) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,200.01 through $ 5,226.00 $250.00 5,226.01 through 5,252.00 251.00 5,252.01 through 5,278.00 252.00 5,278.01 through 5,304.00 253.00 5,304.01 through 5,330.00 254.00 5,330.01 through 5,356.00 255.00 5,356.01 through 5,382.00 256.00 5,382.01 through 5,408.00 257.00 5,408.01 through 5,434.00 258.00 5,434.01 through 5,460.00 259.00 5,460.01 through 5,486.00 260.00 5,486.01 through 5,512.00 261.00 5,512.01 through 5,538.00 262.00 5,538.01 through 5,564.00 263.00 5,564.01 through 5,590.00 264.00 5,590.01 through 5,616.00 265.00 5,616.01 through 5,642.00 266.00 5,642.01 through 5,668.00 267.00 5,668.01 through 5,694.00 268.00 5,694.01 through 5,720.00 269.00 5,720.01 through 5,746.00 270.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 6, 1997) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,746.01 through $ 5,772.00 $271.00 5,772.01 through 5,798.00 272.00 5,798.01 through 5,824.00 273.00 5,824.01 through 5,850.00 274.00 5,850.01 through 5,876.00 275.00 5,876.01 through 5,902.00 276.00 5,902.01 through 5,928.00 277.00 5,928.01 through 5,954.00 278.00 5,954.01 through 5,980.00 279.00 5,980.01 through 6,006.00 280.00 6,006.01 through 6,032.00 281.00 6,032.01 through 6,058.00 282.00 6,058.01 through 6,084.00 283.00 6,084.01 through 6,110.00 284.00 6,110.01 through 6,136.00 285.00 6,136.01 through 6,162.00 286.00 6,162.01 through 6,188.00 287.00 6,188.01 through 6,214.00 288.00 6,214.01 through 6,240.00 289.00 6,240.01 through 6,266.00 290.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 5, 1998) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,266.01 through $ 6,292.00 $291.00 6,292.01 through 6,318.00 292.00 6,318.01 through 6,344.00 293.00 6,344.01 through 6,370.00 294.00 6,370.01 through 6,396.00 295.00 6,396.01 through 6,422.00 296.00 6,422.01 through 6,448.00 297.00 6,448.01 through 6,474.00 298.00 6,474.01 through 6,500.00 299.00 6,500.01 through 6,526.00 300.00 6,526.01 through 6,552.00 301.00 6,552.01 through 6,578.00 302.00 6,578.01 through 6,604.00 303.00 6,604.01 through 6,630.00 304.00 6,630.01 through 6,656.00 305.00 (Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after August 5, 2001) COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,656.01 through $ 6,682.00 $306.00 6,682.01 through 6,708.00 307.00 6,708.01 through 6,734.00 308.00 6,734.01 through 6,760.00 309.00 6,760.01 through 6,786.00 310.00 6,786.01 through 6,812.00 311.00 6,812.01 through 6,838.00 312.00 6,838.01 through 6,864.00 313.00 6,864.01 through 6,890.00 314.00 6,890.01 through 6,916.00 315.00 6,916.01 through 6,942.00 316.00 6,942.01 through 6,968.00 317.00 6,968.01 through 6,994.00 318.00 6,994.01 through 7,020.00 319.00 7,020.01 through 7,046.00 320.00 7,046.01 through 7,072.00 321.00 7,072.01 through 7,098.00 322.00 7,098.01 through 7,124.00 323.00 7,124.01 through 7,150.00 324.00 7,150.01 and over 325.00
BENEFIT TABLE
(Effective for benefit years established on and after July 5, 1992)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 780.01 through $ 806.00 $55.00 806.01 through 832.00 56.00 832.01 through 858.00 57.00 858.01 through 884.00 58.00 884.01 through 910.00 59.00 910.01 through 936.00 60.00 936.01 through 962.00 61.00 962.01 through 988.00 62.00 988.01 through 1,014.00 63.00 1,014.01 through 1,040.00 64.00 1,040.01 through 1,066.00 65.00 1,066.01 through 1,092.00 66.00 1,092.01 through 1,118.00 67.00 1,118.01 through 1,144.00 68.00 1,144.01 through 1,170.00 69.00 1,170.01 through 1,196.00 70.00 1,196.01 through 1,222.00 71.00 1,222.01 through 1,248.00 72.00 1,248.01 through 1,274.00 73.00 1,274.01 through 1,300.00 74.00 1,300.01 through 1,326.00 75.00 1,326.01 through 1,352.00 76.00 1,352.01 through 1,378.00 77.00 1,378.01 through 1,404.00 78.00 1,404.01 through 1,430.00 79.00 1,430.01 through 1,456.00 80.00 1,456.01 through 1,482.00 81.00 1,482.01 through 1,508.00 82.00 1,508.01 through 1,534.00 83.00 1,534.01 through 1,560.00 84.00 1,560.01 through 1,586.00 85.00 1,586.01 through 1,612.00 86.00 1,612.01 through 1,638.00 87.00 1,638.01 through 1,664.00 88.00 1,664.01 through 1,690.00 89.00 1,690.01 through 1,716.00 90.00 1,716.01 through 1,742.00 91.00 1,742.01 through 1,768.00 92.00 1,768.01 through 1,794.00 93.00 1,794.01 through 1,820.00 94.00 1,820.01 through 1,846.00 95.00 1,846.01 through 1,872.00 96.00 1,872.01 through 1,898.00 97.00 1,898.01 through 1,924.00 98.00 1,924.01 through 1,950.00 99.00 1,950.01 through 1,976.00 100.00 1,976.01 through 2,002.00 101.00 2,002.01 through 2,028.00 102.00 2,028.01 through 2,054.00 103.00 2,054.01 through 2,080.00 104.00 2,080.01 through 2,106.00 105.00 2,106.01 through 2,132.00 106.00 2,132.01 through 2,158.00 107.00 2,158.01 through 2,184.00 108.00 2,184.01 through 2,210.00 109.00 2,210.01 through 2,236.00 110.00 2,236.01 through 2,262.00 111.00 2,262.01 through 2,288.00 112.00 2,288.01 through 2,314.00 113.00 2,314.01 through 2,340.00 114.00 2,340.01 through 2,366.00 115.00 2,366.01 through 2,392.00 116.00 2,392.01 through 2,418.00 117.00 2,418.01 through 2,444.00 118.00 2,444.01 through 2,470.00 119.00 2,470.01 through 2,496.00 120.00 2,496.01 through 2,522.00 121.00 2,522.01 through 2,548.00 122.00 2,548.01 through 2,574.00 123.00 2,574.01 through 2,600.00 124.00 2,600.01 through 2,626.00 125.00 2,626.01 through 2,652.00 126.00 2,652.01 through 2,678.00 127.00 2,678.01 through 2,704.00 128.00 2,704.01 through 2,730.00 129.00 2,730.01 through 2,756.00 130.00 2,756.01 through 2,782.00 131.00 2,782.01 through 2,808.00 132.00 2,808.01 through 2,834.00 133.00 2,834.01 through 2,860.00 134.00 2,860.01 through 2,886.00 135.00 2,886.01 through 2,912.00 136.00 2,912.01 through 2,938.00 137.00 2,938.01 through 2,964.00 138.00 2,964.01 through 2,990.00 139.00 2,990.01 through 3,016.00 140.00 3,016.01 through 3,042.00 141.00 3,042.01 through 3,068.00 142.00 3,068.01 through 3,094.00 143.00 3,094.01 through 3,120.00 144.00 3,120.01 through 3,146.00 145.00 3,146.01 through 3,172.00 146.00 3,172.01 through 3,198.00 147.00 3,198.01 through 3,224.00 148.00 3,224.01 through 3,250.00 149.00 3,250.01 through 3,276.00 150.00 3,276.01 through 3,302.00 151.00 3,302.01 through 3,328.00 152.00 3,328.01 through 3,354.00 153.00 3,354.01 through 3,380.00 154.00 3,380.01 through 3,406.00 155.00 3,406.01 through 3,432.00 156.00 3,432.01 through 3,458.00 157.00 3,458.01 through 3,484.00 158.00 3,484.01 through 3,510.00 159.00 3,510.01 through 3,536.00 160.00 3,536.01 through 3,562.00 161.00 3,562.01 through 3,588.00 162.00 3,588.01 through 3,614.00 163.00 3,614.01 through 3,640.00 164.00 3,640.01 through 3,666.00 165.00 3,666.01 through 3,692.00 166.00 3,692.01 through 3,718.00 167.00 3,718.01 through 3,744.00 168.00 3,744.01 through 3,770.00 169.00 3,770.01 through 3,796.00 170.00 3,796.01 through 3,822.00 171.00 3,822.01 through 3,848.00 172.00 3,848.01 through 3,874.00 173.00 3,874.01 through 3,900.00 174.00 3,900.01 through 3,926.00 175.00 3,926.01 through 3,952.00 176.00 3,952.01 through 3,978.00 177.00 3,978.01 through 4,004.00 178.00 4,004.01 through 4,030.00 179.00 4,030.01 through 4,056.00 180.00 4,056.01 through 4,082.00 181.00 4,082.01 through 4,108.00 182.00 4,108.01 through 4,134.00 183.00 4,134.01 through 4,160.00 184.00 4,160.01 through 4,186.00 185.00 4,186.01 through 4,212.00 186.00 4,212.01 through 4,238.00 187.00 4,238.01 through 4,264.00 188.00 4,264.01 through 4,290.00 189.00 4,290.01 through 4,316.00 190.00 4,316.01 through 4,342.00 191.00 4,342.01 through 4,368.00 192.00 4,368.01 through 4,394.00 193.00 4,394.01 through 4,420.00 194.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 780.01
through
$ 806.00
$55.00
806.01
through
832.00
56.00
832.01
through
858.00
57.00
858.01
through
884.00
58.00
884.01
through
910.00
59.00
910.01
through
936.00
60.00
936.01
through
962.00
61.00
962.01
through
988.00
62.00
988.01
through
1,014.00
63.00
1,014.01
through
1,040.00
64.00
1,040.01
through
1,066.00
65.00
1,066.01
through
1,092.00
66.00
1,092.01
through
1,118.00
67.00
1,118.01
through
1,144.00
68.00
1,144.01
through
1,170.00
69.00
1,170.01
through
1,196.00
70.00
1,196.01
through
1,222.00
71.00
1,222.01
through
1,248.00
72.00
1,248.01
through
1,274.00
73.00
1,274.01
through
1,300.00
74.00
1,300.01
through
1,326.00
75.00
1,326.01
through
1,352.00
76.00
1,352.01
through
1,378.00
77.00
1,378.01
through
1,404.00
78.00
1,404.01
through
1,430.00
79.00
1,430.01
through
1,456.00
80.00
1,456.01
through
1,482.00
81.00
1,482.01
through
1,508.00
82.00
1,508.01
through
1,534.00
83.00
1,534.01
through
1,560.00
84.00
1,560.01
through
1,586.00
85.00
1,586.01
through
1,612.00
86.00
1,612.01
through
1,638.00
87.00
1,638.01
through
1,664.00
88.00
1,664.01
through
1,690.00
89.00
1,690.01
through
1,716.00
90.00
1,716.01
through
1,742.00
91.00
1,742.01
through
1,768.00
92.00
1,768.01
through
1,794.00
93.00
1,794.01
through
1,820.00
94.00
1,820.01
through
1,846.00
95.00
1,846.01
through
1,872.00
96.00
1,872.01
through
1,898.00
97.00
1,898.01
through
1,924.00
98.00
1,924.01
through
1,950.00
99.00
1,950.01
through
1,976.00
100.00
1,976.01
through
2,002.00
101.00
2,002.01
through
2,028.00
102.00
2,028.01
through
2,054.00
103.00
2,054.01
through
2,080.00
104.00
2,080.01
through
2,106.00
105.00
2,106.01
through
2,132.00
106.00
2,132.01
through
2,158.00
107.00
2,158.01
through
2,184.00
108.00
2,184.01
through
2,210.00
109.00
2,210.01
through
2,236.00
110.00
2,236.01
through
2,262.00
111.00
2,262.01
through
2,288.00
112.00
2,288.01
through
2,314.00
113.00
2,314.01
through
2,340.00
114.00
2,340.01
through
2,366.00
115.00
2,366.01
through
2,392.00
116.00
2,392.01
through
2,418.00
117.00
2,418.01
through
2,444.00
118.00
2,444.01
through
2,470.00
119.00
2,470.01
through
2,496.00
120.00
2,496.01
through
2,522.00
121.00
2,522.01
through
2,548.00
122.00
2,548.01
through
2,574.00
123.00
2,574.01
through
2,600.00
124.00
2,600.01
through
2,626.00
125.00
2,626.01
through
2,652.00
126.00
2,652.01
through
2,678.00
127.00
2,678.01
through
2,704.00
128.00
2,704.01
through
2,730.00
129.00
2,730.01
through
2,756.00
130.00
2,756.01
through
2,782.00
131.00
2,782.01
through
2,808.00
132.00
2,808.01
through
2,834.00
133.00
2,834.01
through
2,860.00
134.00
2,860.01
through
2,886.00
135.00
2,886.01
through
2,912.00
136.00
2,912.01
through
2,938.00
137.00
2,938.01
through
2,964.00
138.00
2,964.01
through
2,990.00
139.00
2,990.01
through
3,016.00
140.00
3,016.01
through
3,042.00
141.00
3,042.01
through
3,068.00
142.00
3,068.01
through
3,094.00
143.00
3,094.01
through
3,120.00
144.00
3,120.01
through
3,146.00
145.00
3,146.01
through
3,172.00
146.00
3,172.01
through
3,198.00
147.00
3,198.01
through
3,224.00
148.00
3,224.01
through
3,250.00
149.00
3,250.01
through
3,276.00
150.00
3,276.01
through
3,302.00
151.00
3,302.01
through
3,328.00
152.00
3,328.01
through
3,354.00
153.00
3,354.01
through
3,380.00
154.00
3,380.01
through
3,406.00
155.00
3,406.01
through
3,432.00
156.00
3,432.01
through
3,458.00
157.00
3,458.01
through
3,484.00
158.00
3,484.01
through
3,510.00
159.00
3,510.01
through
3,536.00
160.00
3,536.01
through
3,562.00
161.00
3,562.01
through
3,588.00
162.00
3,588.01
through
3,614.00
163.00
3,614.01
through
3,640.00
164.00
3,640.01
through
3,666.00
165.00
3,666.01
through
3,692.00
166.00
3,692.01
through
3,718.00
167.00
3,718.01
through
3,744.00
168.00
3,744.01
through
3,770.00
169.00
3,770.01
through
3,796.00
170.00
3,796.01
through
3,822.00
171.00
3,822.01
through
3,848.00
172.00
3,848.01
through
3,874.00
173.00
3,874.01
through
3,900.00
174.00
3,900.01
through
3,926.00
175.00
3,926.01
through
3,952.00
176.00
3,952.01
through
3,978.00
177.00
3,978.01
through
4,004.00
178.00
4,004.01
through
4,030.00
179.00
4,030.01
through
4,056.00
180.00
4,056.01
through
4,082.00
181.00
4,082.01
through
4,108.00
182.00
4,108.01
through
4,134.00
183.00
4,134.01
through
4,160.00
184.00
4,160.01
through
4,186.00
185.00
4,186.01
through
4,212.00
186.00
4,212.01
through
4,238.00
187.00
4,238.01
through
4,264.00
188.00
4,264.01
through
4,290.00
189.00
4,290.01
through
4,316.00
190.00
4,316.01
through
4,342.00
191.00
4,342.01
through
4,368.00
192.00
4,368.01
through
4,394.00
193.00
4,394.01
through
4,420.00
194.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 4, 1993)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,420.01 through $ 4,446.00 $220.00 4,446.01 through 4,472.00 221.00 4,472.01 through 4,498.00 222.00 4,498.01 through 4,524.00 223.00 4,524.01 through 4,550.00 224.00 4,550.01 through 4,576.00 225.00 4,576.01 through 4,602.00 226.00 4,602.01 through 4,628.00 227.00 4,628.01 through 4,654.00 228.00 4,654.01 through 4,680.00 229.00 4,680.01 through 4,706.00 230.00 4,706.01 through 4,732.00 231.00 4,732.01 through 4,758.00 232.00 4,758.01 through 4,784.00 233.00 4,784.01 through 4,810.00 234.00 4,810.01 through 4,836.00 235.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 4,420.01
through
$ 4,446.00
$220.00
4,446.01
through
4,472.00
221.00
4,472.01
through
4,498.00
222.00
4,498.01
through
4,524.00
223.00
4,524.01
through
4,550.00
224.00
4,550.01
through
4,576.00
225.00
4,576.01
through
4,602.00
226.00
4,602.01
through
4,628.00
227.00
4,628.01
through
4,654.00
228.00
4,654.01
through
4,680.00
229.00
4,680.01
through
4,706.00
230.00
4,706.01
through
4,732.00
231.00
4,732.01
through
4,758.00
232.00
4,758.01
through
4,784.00
233.00
4,784.01
through
4,810.00
234.00
4,810.01
through
4,836.00
235.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 3, 1994)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 4,836.01 through $ 4,862.00 $236.00 4,862.01 through 4,888.00 237.00 4,888.01 through 4,914.00 238.00 4,914.01 through 4,940.00 239.00 4,940.01 through 4,966.00 240.00 4,966.01 through 4,992.00 241.00 4,992.01 through 5,018.00 242.00 5,018.01 through 5,044.00 243.00 5,044.01 through 5,070.00 244.00 5,070.01 through 5,096.00 245.00 5,096.01 through 5,122.00 246.00 5,122.01 through 5,148.00 247.00 5,148.01 through 5,174.00 248.00 5,174.01 through 5,200.00 249.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 4,836.01
through
$ 4,862.00
$236.00
4,862.01
through
4,888.00
237.00
4,888.01
through
4,914.00
238.00
4,914.01
through
4,940.00
239.00
4,940.01
through
4,966.00
240.00
4,966.01
through
4,992.00
241.00
4,992.01
through
5,018.00
242.00
5,018.01
through
5,044.00
243.00
5,044.01
through
5,070.00
244.00
5,070.01
through
5,096.00
245.00
5,096.01
through
5,122.00
246.00
5,122.01
through
5,148.00
247.00
5,148.01
through
5,174.00
248.00
5,174.01
through
5,200.00
249.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 7, 1996)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,200.01 through $ 5,226.00 $250.00 5,226.01 through 5,252.00 251.00 5,252.01 through 5,278.00 252.00 5,278.01 through 5,304.00 253.00 5,304.01 through 5,330.00 254.00 5,330.01 through 5,356.00 255.00 5,356.01 through 5,382.00 256.00 5,382.01 through 5,408.00 257.00 5,408.01 through 5,434.00 258.00 5,434.01 through 5,460.00 259.00 5,460.01 through 5,486.00 260.00 5,486.01 through 5,512.00 261.00 5,512.01 through 5,538.00 262.00 5,538.01 through 5,564.00 263.00 5,564.01 through 5,590.00 264.00 5,590.01 through 5,616.00 265.00 5,616.01 through 5,642.00 266.00 5,642.01 through 5,668.00 267.00 5,668.01 through 5,694.00 268.00 5,694.01 through 5,720.00 269.00 5,720.01 through 5,746.00 270.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 5,200.01
through
$ 5,226.00
$250.00
5,226.01
through
5,252.00
251.00
5,252.01
through
5,278.00
252.00
5,278.01
through
5,304.00
253.00
5,304.01
through
5,330.00
254.00
5,330.01
through
5,356.00
255.00
5,356.01
through
5,382.00
256.00
5,382.01
through
5,408.00
257.00
5,408.01
through
5,434.00
258.00
5,434.01
through
5,460.00
259.00
5,460.01
through
5,486.00
260.00
5,486.01
through
5,512.00
261.00
5,512.01
through
5,538.00
262.00
5,538.01
through
5,564.00
263.00
5,564.01
through
5,590.00
264.00
5,590.01
through
5,616.00
265.00
5,616.01
through
5,642.00
266.00
5,642.01
through
5,668.00
267.00
5,668.01
through
5,694.00
268.00
5,694.01
through
5,720.00
269.00
5,720.01
through
5,746.00
270.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 6, 1997)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 5,746.01 through $ 5,772.00 $271.00 5,772.01 through 5,798.00 272.00 5,798.01 through 5,824.00 273.00 5,824.01 through 5,850.00 274.00 5,850.01 through 5,876.00 275.00 5,876.01 through 5,902.00 276.00 5,902.01 through 5,928.00 277.00 5,928.01 through 5,954.00 278.00 5,954.01 through 5,980.00 279.00 5,980.01 through 6,006.00 280.00 6,006.01 through 6,032.00 281.00 6,032.01 through 6,058.00 282.00 6,058.01 through 6,084.00 283.00 6,084.01 through 6,110.00 284.00 6,110.01 through 6,136.00 285.00 6,136.01 through 6,162.00 286.00 6,162.01 through 6,188.00 287.00 6,188.01 through 6,214.00 288.00 6,214.01 through 6,240.00 289.00 6,240.01 through 6,266.00 290.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 5,746.01
through
$ 5,772.00
$271.00
5,772.01
through
5,798.00
272.00
5,798.01
through
5,824.00
273.00
5,824.01
through
5,850.00
274.00
5,850.01
through
5,876.00
275.00
5,876.01
through
5,902.00
276.00
5,902.01
through
5,928.00
277.00
5,928.01
through
5,954.00
278.00
5,954.01
through
5,980.00
279.00
5,980.01
through
6,006.00
280.00
6,006.01
through
6,032.00
281.00
6,032.01
through
6,058.00
282.00
6,058.01
through
6,084.00
283.00
6,084.01
through
6,110.00
284.00
6,110.01
through
6,136.00
285.00
6,136.01
through
6,162.00
286.00
6,162.01
through
6,188.00
287.00
6,188.01
through
6,214.00
288.00
6,214.01
through
6,240.00
289.00
6,240.01
through
6,266.00
290.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after July 5, 1998)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,266.01 through $ 6,292.00 $291.00 6,292.01 through 6,318.00 292.00 6,318.01 through 6,344.00 293.00 6,344.01 through 6,370.00 294.00 6,370.01 through 6,396.00 295.00 6,396.01 through 6,422.00 296.00 6,422.01 through 6,448.00 297.00 6,448.01 through 6,474.00 298.00 6,474.01 through 6,500.00 299.00 6,500.01 through 6,526.00 300.00 6,526.01 through 6,552.00 301.00 6,552.01 through 6,578.00 302.00 6,578.01 through 6,604.00 303.00 6,604.01 through 6,630.00 304.00 6,630.01 through 6,656.00 305.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 6,266.01
through
$ 6,292.00
$291.00
6,292.01
through
6,318.00
292.00
6,318.01
through
6,344.00
293.00
6,344.01
through
6,370.00
294.00
6,370.01
through
6,396.00
295.00
6,396.01
through
6,422.00
296.00
6,422.01
through
6,448.00
297.00
6,448.01
through
6,474.00
298.00
6,474.01
through
6,500.00
299.00
6,500.01
through
6,526.00
300.00
6,526.01
through
6,552.00
301.00
6,552.01
through
6,578.00
302.00
6,578.01
through
6,604.00
303.00
6,604.01
through
6,630.00
304.00
6,630.01
through
6,656.00
305.00
(Effective for Benefit Years Established on or after August 5, 2001)
COLUMN A COLUMN B Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period Weekly Benefit Amount $ 6,656.01 through $ 6,682.00 $306.00 6,682.01 through 6,708.00 307.00 6,708.01 through 6,734.00 308.00 6,734.01 through 6,760.00 309.00 6,760.01 through 6,786.00 310.00 6,786.01 through 6,812.00 311.00 6,812.01 through 6,838.00 312.00 6,838.01 through 6,864.00 313.00 6,864.01 through 6,890.00 314.00 6,890.01 through 6,916.00 315.00 6,916.01 through 6,942.00 316.00 6,942.01 through 6,968.00 317.00 6,968.01 through 6,994.00 318.00 6,994.01 through 7,020.00 319.00 7,020.01 through 7,046.00 320.00 7,046.01 through 7,072.00 321.00 7,072.01 through 7,098.00 322.00 7,098.01 through 7,124.00 323.00 7,124.01 through 7,150.00 324.00 7,150.01 and over 325.00
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
Average Wages Paid in Highest Two Quarters of Base Period
Weekly Benefit Amount
$ 6,656.01
through
$ 6,682.00
$306.00
6,682.01
through
6,708.00
307.00
6,708.01
through
6,734.00
308.00
6,734.01
through
6,760.00
309.00
6,760.01
through
6,786.00
310.00
6,786.01
through
6,812.00
311.00
6,812.01
through
6,838.00
312.00
6,838.01
through
6,864.00
313.00
6,864.01
through
6,890.00
314.00
6,890.01
through
6,916.00
315.00
6,916.01
through
6,942.00
316.00
6,942.01
through
6,968.00
317.00
6,968.01
through
6,994.00
318.00
6,994.01
through
7,020.00
319.00
7,020.01
through
7,046.00
320.00
7,046.01
through
7,072.00
321.00
7,072.01
through
7,098.00
322.00
7,098.01
through
7,124.00
323.00
7,124.01
through
7,150.00
324.00
7,150.01
and over
325.00
(c) Weekly Benefit for Unemployment. (1) Effective for weeks beginning July 6, 1997, and after, each eligible claimant who is unemployed in any week shall be paid with respect to the week a benefit in an amount equal to the claimant's weekly benefit amount, less that part of the wages, if any, payable to the claimant with respect to the week that is in excess of the greater of fifty dollars ($50.00) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the claimant's weekly benefit amount. (2) However, no otherwise eligible claimant shall be denied benefits for any week that the claimant has received remuneration for services performed in the Tennessee national guard. (3) The benefit, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), shall be computed to the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00). (4) Voluntary Withholding of Income Tax from Benefits. (A) An individual filing a new claim for benefits shall, at the time of filing the claim, be advised that: (i) Benefits are subject to federal, state and local income tax; (ii) Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments; (iii) The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits at the amount specified in the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.); and (iv) The individual shall be permitted to change a previously elected withholding status. (B) Amounts deducted and withheld from benefits shall remain in the unemployment fund until transferred to the federal taxing authority as payment of income tax. (C) The administrator shall follow all procedures specified by the United States department of labor and the internal revenue service pertaining to the deducting and withholding of income tax. (D) Amounts shall be deducted and withheld under this section only after amounts are deducted and withheld for any overpayments of benefits, child support obligations, food stamp over-issuances or any other amounts required to be deducted and withheld under this chapter. (5) If requested in writing by a claimant, the weekly benefit amount payable to the claimant shall be paid by direct deposit in an account at a financial institution selected by the claimant. With the written request, the claimant shall submit a void check which includes the bank routing numbers and the bank account number of the account selected by the claimant. (6) If the benefits are paid by check: (A) The full nine-digit social security number of the claimant shall be omitted from the check and the check stub or other document included in the envelope which contains the check; however, the redacted last four (4) digits of the social security number shall be permitted; and (B) If the claimant files a written report that the check was not received by the claimant or if the check has been stolen and the claimant was not negligent or responsible for the check being stolen, the administrator shall reissue such check to the claimant within ninety (90) days of the date of the original check.
(1) Effective for weeks beginning July 6, 1997, and after, each eligible claimant who is unemployed in any week shall be paid with respect to the week a benefit in an amount equal to the claimant's weekly benefit amount, less that part of the wages, if any, payable to the claimant with respect to the week that is in excess of the greater of fifty dollars ($50.00) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the claimant's weekly benefit amount.
(2) However, no otherwise eligible claimant shall be denied benefits for any week that the claimant has received remuneration for services performed in the Tennessee national guard.
(3) The benefit, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), shall be computed to the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00).
(4) Voluntary Withholding of Income Tax from Benefits. (A) An individual filing a new claim for benefits shall, at the time of filing the claim, be advised that: (i) Benefits are subject to federal, state and local income tax; (ii) Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments; (iii) The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits at the amount specified in the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.); and (iv) The individual shall be permitted to change a previously elected withholding status. (B) Amounts deducted and withheld from benefits shall remain in the unemployment fund until transferred to the federal taxing authority as payment of income tax. (C) The administrator shall follow all procedures specified by the United States department of labor and the internal revenue service pertaining to the deducting and withholding of income tax. (D) Amounts shall be deducted and withheld under this section only after amounts are deducted and withheld for any overpayments of benefits, child support obligations, food stamp over-issuances or any other amounts required to be deducted and withheld under this chapter.
(A) An individual filing a new claim for benefits shall, at the time of filing the claim, be advised that: (i) Benefits are subject to federal, state and local income tax; (ii) Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments; (iii) The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits at the amount specified in the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.); and (iv) The individual shall be permitted to change a previously elected withholding status.
(i) Benefits are subject to federal, state and local income tax;
(ii) Requirements exist pertaining to estimated tax payments;
(iii) The individual may elect to have federal income tax deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of benefits at the amount specified in the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.); and
(iv) The individual shall be permitted to change a previously elected withholding status.
(B) Amounts deducted and withheld from benefits shall remain in the unemployment fund until transferred to the federal taxing authority as payment of income tax.
(C) The administrator shall follow all procedures specified by the United States department of labor and the internal revenue service pertaining to the deducting and withholding of income tax.
(D) Amounts shall be deducted and withheld under this section only after amounts are deducted and withheld for any overpayments of benefits, child support obligations, food stamp over-issuances or any other amounts required to be deducted and withheld under this chapter.
(5) If requested in writing by a claimant, the weekly benefit amount payable to the claimant shall be paid by direct deposit in an account at a financial institution selected by the claimant. With the written request, the claimant shall submit a void check which includes the bank routing numbers and the bank account number of the account selected by the claimant.
(6) If the benefits are paid by check: (A) The full nine-digit social security number of the claimant shall be omitted from the check and the check stub or other document included in the envelope which contains the check; however, the redacted last four (4) digits of the social security number shall be permitted; and (B) If the claimant files a written report that the check was not received by the claimant or if the check has been stolen and the claimant was not negligent or responsible for the check being stolen, the administrator shall reissue such check to the claimant within ninety (90) days of the date of the original check.
(A) The full nine-digit social security number of the claimant shall be omitted from the check and the check stub or other document included in the envelope which contains the check; however, the redacted last four (4) digits of the social security number shall be permitted; and
(B) If the claimant files a written report that the check was not received by the claimant or if the check has been stolen and the claimant was not negligent or responsible for the check being stolen, the administrator shall reissue such check to the claimant within ninety (90) days of the date of the original check.
(d) Maximum Benefits. (1) Beginning with those benefit years established on July 4, 1983, and ending November 30, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits equal to whichever is the lesser of: (A) Twenty-six (26) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount; or (B) One-fourth (1/4) of the claimant's wages for insured work paid. (2) Beginning with those benefit years established on December 1, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits: (A) Equal to: (i) Twelve (12) weeks, if the state average unemployment rate is at or below five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (ii) An additional week in addition to the twelve (12) weeks described in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(i) for each five-tenths percent (0.5%) increment in the state's average unemployment rate above five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (B) Up to a maximum of twenty (20) weeks if the state's average unemployment rate exceeds nine percent (9%). (3) (A) The total amount of benefits, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), must be computed at the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00). (B) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings are less than forty (40) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount. (C) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings, outside the claimant's highest calendar quarter of earnings, are less than the lesser of six (6) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount or nine hundred dollars ($900). (4) (A) For purposes of subdivision (d)(2)(A), the department shall determine the state average unemployment rate biannually, and the rate must be equal to the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as published by the United States department of labor. (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(2)(A), a claimant's maximum eligibility shall not be reduced or increased during a benefit year for a claim.
(1) Beginning with those benefit years established on July 4, 1983, and ending November 30, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits equal to whichever is the lesser of: (A) Twenty-six (26) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount; or (B) One-fourth (1/4) of the claimant's wages for insured work paid.
(A) Twenty-six (26) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount; or
(B) One-fourth (1/4) of the claimant's wages for insured work paid.
(2) Beginning with those benefit years established on December 1, 2023, a claimant is eligible during a benefit year to a total amount of benefits: (A) Equal to: (i) Twelve (12) weeks, if the state average unemployment rate is at or below five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (ii) An additional week in addition to the twelve (12) weeks described in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(i) for each five-tenths percent (0.5%) increment in the state's average unemployment rate above five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (B) Up to a maximum of twenty (20) weeks if the state's average unemployment rate exceeds nine percent (9%).
(A) Equal to: (i) Twelve (12) weeks, if the state average unemployment rate is at or below five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and (ii) An additional week in addition to the twelve (12) weeks described in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(i) for each five-tenths percent (0.5%) increment in the state's average unemployment rate above five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and
(i) Twelve (12) weeks, if the state average unemployment rate is at or below five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and
(ii) An additional week in addition to the twelve (12) weeks described in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(i) for each five-tenths percent (0.5%) increment in the state's average unemployment rate above five and five-tenths percent (5.5%); and
(B) Up to a maximum of twenty (20) weeks if the state's average unemployment rate exceeds nine percent (9%).
(3) (A) The total amount of benefits, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), must be computed at the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00). (B) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings are less than forty (40) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount. (C) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings, outside the claimant's highest calendar quarter of earnings, are less than the lesser of six (6) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount or nine hundred dollars ($900).
(A) The total amount of benefits, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1.00), must be computed at the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00).
(B) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings are less than forty (40) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount.
(C) A claimant is not entitled to benefits if the claimant's base period earnings, outside the claimant's highest calendar quarter of earnings, are less than the lesser of six (6) times the claimant's weekly benefit amount or nine hundred dollars ($900).
(4) (A) For purposes of subdivision (d)(2)(A), the department shall determine the state average unemployment rate biannually, and the rate must be equal to the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as published by the United States department of labor. (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(2)(A), a claimant's maximum eligibility shall not be reduced or increased during a benefit year for a claim.
(A) For purposes of subdivision (d)(2)(A), the department shall determine the state average unemployment rate biannually, and the rate must be equal to the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as published by the United States department of labor.
(B) Notwithstanding subdivision (d)(2)(A), a claimant's maximum eligibility shall not be reduced or increased during a benefit year for a claim.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 560, s 2, eff. 12/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 560, s 1, eff. 12/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 427, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1947, ch. 29, § 3; 1949, ch. 226, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6901.3 (Williams, § 6901.27); Acts 1951, ch. 139, § 2; 1953, ch. 244, § 2; 1955, ch. 115, § 4; 1957, ch. 146, § 3; 1959, ch. 202, § 1; 1963, ch. 176, § 2; 1965, ch. 183, § 1; 1967, ch. 208, § 2; 1969, ch. 32, § 1; 1970, ch. 397, § 2; 1971, ch. 132, § 1; 1972, ch. 556, § 1; 1973, ch. 130, § 3; 1974, ch. 460, §§ 2, 3; 1975, ch. 190, §§ 2-4; 1981, ch. 249, § 2; 1982, ch. 820, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-1322; Acts 1983, ch. 368, §§ 4-6; 1983, ch. 439, §§ 1, 2; 1984, ch. 992, § 1; 1985, ch. 318, §§ 17-19; 1985, ch. 363, §§ 1-3; 1986, ch. 645, § 1; 1987, ch. 221, § 1; 1987, ch. 345, § 1; 1988, ch. 842, § 1; 1989, ch. 388, §§ 1-4; 1993, ch. 194, §§ 9-11; 1993, ch. 305, § 1; 1996, ch. 804, § 1; 1996, ch. 877, § 1; 1997 , ch. 95, § 1; 1997 , ch. 142, § 1; 2001, ch. 441, § 1; 2009 , ch. 550, § 5; 2010 , ch. 1017, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-1-304 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-304
Discharge for refusal to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities, or for legal use of agricultural product - Damages - Frivolous lawsuits
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Employee" includes, but is not limited to: (A) A person employed by the state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A person employed by a private employer; or (C) A person who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time employee of the federal government; (2) "Employer" includes, but is not limited to: (A) The state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A private employer; or (C) The federal government as to an employee who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time federal employee; and (3) "Illegal activities": (A) Means activities that are in violation of the criminal or civil code of this state or the United States or any regulation intended to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; and (B) Does not include activities prohibited under title 4, chapter 21, § 8-50-103 , or federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. (b) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for refusing to participate in, or for refusing to remain silent about, illegal activities. (c) (1) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) shall have a cause of action against the employer for retaliatory discharge and any other damages to which the employee may be entitled, subject to the limitations set out in § 4-21-313 . (2) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) solely for refusing to participate in, or for refusing to remain silent about, illegal activities who prevails in a cause of action against an employer for retaliatory discharge for the actions shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs. (d) (1) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of an agricultural product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law, if the employee participates or engages in the use in a manner that complies with all applicable employer policies regarding the use during times at which the employee is working. (2) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of the product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law if the employee participates or engages in the activity during times when the employee is not working. (e) (1) This section shall not be used for frivolous lawsuits, and anyone trying to do so is subject to sanction as provided in subdivision (e)(2). (2) If any employee files a cause of action for retaliatory discharge for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause needless increase in costs to the employer, the court, upon motion or upon its own initiative, shall impose upon the employee an appropriate sanction, which may include an order to pay the other party or parties the amount of reasonable expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees. (f) In any civil cause of action for retaliatory discharge brought pursuant to this section, or in any civil cause of action alleging retaliation for refusing to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities, the plaintiff shall have the burden of establishing a prima facie case of retaliatory discharge. If the plaintiff satisfies this burden, the burden shall then be on the defendant to produce evidence that one (1) or more legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons existed for the plaintiff's discharge. The burden on the defendant is one of production and not persuasion. If the defendant produces such evidence, the presumption of discrimination raised by the plaintiff's prima facie case is rebutted, and the burden shifts to the plaintiff to demonstrate that the reason given by the defendant was not the true reason for the plaintiff's discharge and that the stated reason was a pretext for unlawful retaliation. The foregoing allocations of burdens of proof shall apply at all stages of the proceedings, including motions for summary judgment. The plaintiff at all times retains the burden of persuading the trier of fact that the plaintiff has been the victim of unlawful retaliation. (g) This section abrogates and supersedes the common law with respect to any claim that could have been brought under this section. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 556, s 1, eff. 5/26/2021. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 6, eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 5, eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 4, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 1990, ch. 771, §§ 1, 2; 1997 , ch. 511, §§ 1, 2; 2000, ch. 688, § 1; 2009 , ch. 161, § 1; 2011 , ch. 461, § 2.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Employee" includes, but is not limited to: (A) A person employed by the state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A person employed by a private employer; or (C) A person who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time employee of the federal government; (2) "Employer" includes, but is not limited to: (A) The state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A private employer; or (C) The federal government as to an employee who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time federal employee; and (3) "Illegal activities": (A) Means activities that are in violation of the criminal or civil code of this state or the United States or any regulation intended to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; and (B) Does not include activities prohibited under title 4, chapter 21, § 8-50-103 , or federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(1) "Employee" includes, but is not limited to: (A) A person employed by the state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A person employed by a private employer; or (C) A person who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time employee of the federal government;
(A) A person employed by the state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state;
(B) A person employed by a private employer; or
(C) A person who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time employee of the federal government;
(2) "Employer" includes, but is not limited to: (A) The state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state; (B) A private employer; or (C) The federal government as to an employee who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time federal employee; and
(A) The state or any municipality, county, department, board, commission, agency, instrumentality, political subdivision or any other entity of the state;
(B) A private employer; or
(C) The federal government as to an employee who receives compensation from the federal government for services performed for the federal government, notwithstanding that the person is not a full-time federal employee; and
(3) "Illegal activities": (A) Means activities that are in violation of the criminal or civil code of this state or the United States or any regulation intended to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; and (B) Does not include activities prohibited under title 4, chapter 21, § 8-50-103 , or federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(A) Means activities that are in violation of the criminal or civil code of this state or the United States or any regulation intended to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; and
(B) Does not include activities prohibited under title 4, chapter 21, § 8-50-103 , or federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(b) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for refusing to participate in, or for refusing to remain silent about, illegal activities.
(c) (1) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) shall have a cause of action against the employer for retaliatory discharge and any other damages to which the employee may be entitled, subject to the limitations set out in § 4-21-313 . (2) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) solely for refusing to participate in, or for refusing to remain silent about, illegal activities who prevails in a cause of action against an employer for retaliatory discharge for the actions shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(1) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) shall have a cause of action against the employer for retaliatory discharge and any other damages to which the employee may be entitled, subject to the limitations set out in § 4-21-313 .
(2) Any employee terminated in violation of subsection (b) solely for refusing to participate in, or for refusing to remain silent about, illegal activities who prevails in a cause of action against an employer for retaliatory discharge for the actions shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(d) (1) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of an agricultural product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law, if the employee participates or engages in the use in a manner that complies with all applicable employer policies regarding the use during times at which the employee is working. (2) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of the product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law if the employee participates or engages in the activity during times when the employee is not working.
(1) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of an agricultural product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law, if the employee participates or engages in the use in a manner that complies with all applicable employer policies regarding the use during times at which the employee is working.
(2) No employee shall be discharged or terminated solely for participating or engaging in the use of the product not regulated by the alcoholic beverage commission that is not otherwise proscribed by law if the employee participates or engages in the activity during times when the employee is not working.
(e) (1) This section shall not be used for frivolous lawsuits, and anyone trying to do so is subject to sanction as provided in subdivision (e)(2). (2) If any employee files a cause of action for retaliatory discharge for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause needless increase in costs to the employer, the court, upon motion or upon its own initiative, shall impose upon the employee an appropriate sanction, which may include an order to pay the other party or parties the amount of reasonable expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(1) This section shall not be used for frivolous lawsuits, and anyone trying to do so is subject to sanction as provided in subdivision (e)(2).
(2) If any employee files a cause of action for retaliatory discharge for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause needless increase in costs to the employer, the court, upon motion or upon its own initiative, shall impose upon the employee an appropriate sanction, which may include an order to pay the other party or parties the amount of reasonable expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(f) In any civil cause of action for retaliatory discharge brought pursuant to this section, or in any civil cause of action alleging retaliation for refusing to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities, the plaintiff shall have the burden of establishing a prima facie case of retaliatory discharge. If the plaintiff satisfies this burden, the burden shall then be on the defendant to produce evidence that one (1) or more legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons existed for the plaintiff's discharge. The burden on the defendant is one of production and not persuasion. If the defendant produces such evidence, the presumption of discrimination raised by the plaintiff's prima facie case is rebutted, and the burden shifts to the plaintiff to demonstrate that the reason given by the defendant was not the true reason for the plaintiff's discharge and that the stated reason was a pretext for unlawful retaliation. The foregoing allocations of burdens of proof shall apply at all stages of the proceedings, including motions for summary judgment. The plaintiff at all times retains the burden of persuading the trier of fact that the plaintiff has been the victim of unlawful retaliation.
(g) This section abrogates and supersedes the common law with respect to any claim that could have been brought under this section.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 556, s 1, eff. 5/26/2021.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 5, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 4, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1990, ch. 771, §§ 1, 2; 1997 , ch. 511, §§ 1, 2; 2000, ch. 688, § 1; 2009 , ch. 161, § 1; 2011 , ch. 461, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-201 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-201
Regulations authorized
Status: in_force

(a) It is the responsibility of the commissioner of labor and workforce development to develop and promulgate regulations that adopt occupational safety and health standards. (b) The commissioner may adopt as an occupational safety or health standard the federal standard relating to the same issue. (c) The commissioner may, by regulation, promulgate, modify or revoke any occupational safety and health standard in the manner provided in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (d) The decision of an individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity, or agent thereof, not to post property pursuant to § 39-17-1359 , thereby allowing persons with handgun permits to carry a handgun on such property, does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard within the jurisdiction of this chapter. Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 6; 1977, ch. 111, § 5; T.C.A., § 50-507; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 41; 2011, ch. 33, § 1.
(a) It is the responsibility of the commissioner of labor and workforce development to develop and promulgate regulations that adopt occupational safety and health standards.
(b) The commissioner may adopt as an occupational safety or health standard the federal standard relating to the same issue.
(c) The commissioner may, by regulation, promulgate, modify or revoke any occupational safety and health standard in the manner provided in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(d) The decision of an individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity, or agent thereof, not to post property pursuant to § 39-17-1359 , thereby allowing persons with handgun permits to carry a handgun on such property, does not constitute an occupational safety and health hazard within the jurisdiction of this chapter.
Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 6; 1977, ch. 111, § 5; T.C.A., § 50-507; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 41; 2011, ch. 33, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-913 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-913
Local governments as private employers - Enforcement not affected by notice to develop own program
Status: in_force

If proceedings under §§ 50-3-307 , 50-3-401 - 50-3-404, 50-3-407 and 50-3-408 or 50-3-409, 50-3-501 - 50-3-503, 50-3-505 and 50-3-506 have been commenced with reference to a local government that has elected to be treated as a private employer, the proceedings, including subsequent review, shall not be terminated by the filing of a notification of an election to develop its own program of compliance. Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 19; 1974, ch. 585, §§ 32, 37; T.C.A., § 50-574.
If proceedings under §§ 50-3-307 , 50-3-401 - 50-3-404, 50-3-407 and 50-3-408 or 50-3-409, 50-3-501 - 50-3-503, 50-3-505 and 50-3-506 have been commenced with reference to a local government that has elected to be treated as a private employer, the proceedings, including subsequent review, shall not be terminated by the filing of a notification of an election to develop its own program of compliance.
Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 19; 1974, ch. 585, §§ 32, 37; T.C.A., § 50-574.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-109 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-109
Nonperformance of statutory duty not relieved
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any employer or employee from penalty for failure or neglect to perform any statutory duty. Acts 1919, ch. 123, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 3608a158; Code 1932, § 6860; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 534, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-909.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any employer or employee from penalty for failure or neglect to perform any statutory duty.
Acts 1919, ch. 123, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 3608a158; Code 1932, § 6860; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 534, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-909.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-4-106 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / Section 50-4-106
Assistance of department of labor and workforce development representative - Execution of warrant
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of any representative of the department of labor and workforce development charged with the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, compiled in chapter 3 of this title, upon the request of the inspecting person or persons, to accompany the person or persons and assist in the service and execution of an administrative inspection warrant issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) All warrants shall be executed within ten (10) days of issuance. Acts 1979, ch. 345, § 7; T.C.A., § 50-606; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 41.
(a) It is the duty of any representative of the department of labor and workforce development charged with the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, compiled in chapter 3 of this title, upon the request of the inspecting person or persons, to accompany the person or persons and assist in the service and execution of an administrative inspection warrant issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b) All warrants shall be executed within ten (10) days of issuance.
Acts 1979, ch. 345, § 7; T.C.A., § 50-606; Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 41.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-11-105 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 11 / Section 50-11-105
Tennessee apprenticeship council
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Tennessee apprenticeship council, which is an advisory council composed of individuals representing employer and employee organizations that are familiar with apprenticeable occupations. (b) The apprenticeship council consists of eleven (11) members, as follows: (1) The commissioner of labor and workforce development, or the commissioner's designee; (2) The commissioner of education, or the commissioner's designee; (3) The chancellor of the Tennessee board of regents, or the chancellor's designee; (4) The executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission, or the executive director's designee; (5) Three (3) members representing employer organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employer organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employer organization; (6) Three (3) members representing employee organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employee organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employee organization; and (7) One (1) member who is a public representative knowledgeable about apprenticeships and apprenticeable occupations, appointed by the governor. (c) The terms for initial members begin on July 1, 2021. The terms of the initial eleven (11) appointments are three (3) years for three (3) members, four (4) years for four (4) members, and five (5) years for four (4) members, as designated by the governor in the governor's initial appointments. As the terms for the initial members expire, successors are appointed for five-year terms. (d) Whenever a vacancy on the apprenticeship council exists, the governor shall appoint a member for the remainder of the unexpired term. (e) The apprenticeship council shall: (1) Advise the office of apprenticeship regarding the duties set forth in § 50-11-104 ; and (2) Provide community outreach and education regarding the benefits of apprenticeship. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 397, s 1, eff. 5/11/2021.
(a) There is established the Tennessee apprenticeship council, which is an advisory council composed of individuals representing employer and employee organizations that are familiar with apprenticeable occupations.
(b) The apprenticeship council consists of eleven (11) members, as follows: (1) The commissioner of labor and workforce development, or the commissioner's designee; (2) The commissioner of education, or the commissioner's designee; (3) The chancellor of the Tennessee board of regents, or the chancellor's designee; (4) The executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission, or the executive director's designee; (5) Three (3) members representing employer organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employer organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employer organization; (6) Three (3) members representing employee organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employee organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employee organization; and (7) One (1) member who is a public representative knowledgeable about apprenticeships and apprenticeable occupations, appointed by the governor.
(1) The commissioner of labor and workforce development, or the commissioner's designee;
(2) The commissioner of education, or the commissioner's designee;
(3) The chancellor of the Tennessee board of regents, or the chancellor's designee;
(4) The executive director of the Tennessee higher education commission, or the executive director's designee;
(5) Three (3) members representing employer organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employer organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employer organization;
(6) Three (3) members representing employee organizations, appointed by the governor, at least one (1) of whom represents a private sector employee organization and one (1) of whom represents a public sector employee organization; and
(7) One (1) member who is a public representative knowledgeable about apprenticeships and apprenticeable occupations, appointed by the governor.
(c) The terms for initial members begin on July 1, 2021. The terms of the initial eleven (11) appointments are three (3) years for three (3) members, four (4) years for four (4) members, and five (5) years for four (4) members, as designated by the governor in the governor's initial appointments. As the terms for the initial members expire, successors are appointed for five-year terms.
(d) Whenever a vacancy on the apprenticeship council exists, the governor shall appoint a member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(e) The apprenticeship council shall: (1) Advise the office of apprenticeship regarding the duties set forth in § 50-11-104 ; and (2) Provide community outreach and education regarding the benefits of apprenticeship.
(1) Advise the office of apprenticeship regarding the duties set forth in § 50-11-104 ; and
(2) Provide community outreach and education regarding the benefits of apprenticeship.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 397, s 1, eff. 5/11/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-204 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-204
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may appoint an advisory committee to assist the commissioner in the development and review of regulations prescribing standards under § 50-3-201 . (b) (1) The committee shall consist of an uneven number of persons, not to exceed seven (7), appointed by the commissioner, engaged in the development of the regulation. (2) Membership on the committee shall include representatives qualified by experience and affiliation to present the diverse viewpoint of persons and groups most likely to be affected by the standards, and may include representatives of employers, employees, the insurance industry, the health professions and the safety professions. (3) In the selection of members, the commissioner shall consider such criteria as special expertise in the health and safety fields, geographical distribution of members within the three (3) grand divisions of the state, the interests of state and local government and the interests of the public. (c) Members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for their expenses and shall be paid on a per diem basis for days actually and necessarily employed in the discharge of official duties of the committee at a rate to be determined by the commissioner and approved by the department of finance and administration. (d) (1) Administrative and technical assistance reasonably required by the advisory committee shall be provided by the commissioner. (2) The committee may seek advice and information from interested and knowledgeable parties and governmental agencies to assist it in the determination of its recommended standards. Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 7; 1977, ch. 111, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1977, ch. 111, § 44; T.C.A., § 50-519.
(a) The commissioner may appoint an advisory committee to assist the commissioner in the development and review of regulations prescribing standards under § 50-3-201 .
(b) (1) The committee shall consist of an uneven number of persons, not to exceed seven (7), appointed by the commissioner, engaged in the development of the regulation. (2) Membership on the committee shall include representatives qualified by experience and affiliation to present the diverse viewpoint of persons and groups most likely to be affected by the standards, and may include representatives of employers, employees, the insurance industry, the health professions and the safety professions. (3) In the selection of members, the commissioner shall consider such criteria as special expertise in the health and safety fields, geographical distribution of members within the three (3) grand divisions of the state, the interests of state and local government and the interests of the public.
(1) The committee shall consist of an uneven number of persons, not to exceed seven (7), appointed by the commissioner, engaged in the development of the regulation.
(2) Membership on the committee shall include representatives qualified by experience and affiliation to present the diverse viewpoint of persons and groups most likely to be affected by the standards, and may include representatives of employers, employees, the insurance industry, the health professions and the safety professions.
(3) In the selection of members, the commissioner shall consider such criteria as special expertise in the health and safety fields, geographical distribution of members within the three (3) grand divisions of the state, the interests of state and local government and the interests of the public.
(c) Members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for their expenses and shall be paid on a per diem basis for days actually and necessarily employed in the discharge of official duties of the committee at a rate to be determined by the commissioner and approved by the department of finance and administration.
(d) (1) Administrative and technical assistance reasonably required by the advisory committee shall be provided by the commissioner. (2) The committee may seek advice and information from interested and knowledgeable parties and governmental agencies to assist it in the determination of its recommended standards.
(1) Administrative and technical assistance reasonably required by the advisory committee shall be provided by the commissioner.
(2) The committee may seek advice and information from interested and knowledgeable parties and governmental agencies to assist it in the determination of its recommended standards.
Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 7; 1977, ch. 111, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1977, ch. 111, § 44; T.C.A., § 50-519.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-5-208 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-208
Who may apply for court order
Status: in_force

Application for an order pursuant to this part may be made by the minor, or the minor's parent, or legal guardian, or guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this part. For the purposes of any proceeding under this part, a parent or legal guardian, as the case may be, entitled to the physical custody, care, and control of the minor at the time of the proceeding shall be considered the minor's guardian ad litem for the proceeding, unless the court determines that appointment of a different individual as guardian ad litem is required in the best interests of the minor. Acts 2003, ch. 168, § 1.
Application for an order pursuant to this part may be made by the minor, or the minor's parent, or legal guardian, or guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this part. For the purposes of any proceeding under this part, a parent or legal guardian, as the case may be, entitled to the physical custody, care, and control of the minor at the time of the proceeding shall be considered the minor's guardian ad litem for the proceeding, unless the court determines that appointment of a different individual as guardian ad litem is required in the best interests of the minor.
Acts 2003, ch. 168, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-203 — TN Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-203
Protective measures
Status: in_force

(a) Where appropriate, any standard promulgated under § 50-3-201 may prescribe the use of labels or other appropriate forms of warning to the extent necessary to ensure that employees are informed of any significant hazards to which they are exposed, relevant symptoms and proper conditions for safe use or exposure. (b) Where appropriate, the standards may also prescribe suitable protective equipment, but not as a substitute for appropriate control techniques, as well as control or technological procedures to be used in connection with the hazards. (c) (1) Where appropriate, the administrator shall require the monitoring or measuring of employee exposure at the locations and intervals, and in the manner, necessary for the protection of the employees. (2) Any employee who has been or is being exposed in a biologically significant manner to harmful agents or materials in excess of the applicable standard shall be promptly notified by the employee's employer, and informed of corrective action being taken. (d) In addition, where appropriate, the standard shall prescribe the type and frequency of medical examinations or other tests that shall be made available, by the employer or at the employer's cost, to employees exposed to the hazards, in order to most effectively determine whether the health of the employees is adversely affected by the exposure. (e) (1) Where appropriate, the standards shall reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens through needles. The commissioners of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly review sharps injury prevention technology to include needleless systems and needles with engineered sharps injury protection. (2) The commissioners shall jointly determine those environments where standards require that sharps injury prevention technology be employed. Sharps injury prevention technology shall not be required wherever the employer or other appropriate party demonstrates that the technology is medically contraindicated or is not more effective than alternative measures used by an employer to prevent exposure incidents. (3) The standard shall require written exposure control plans be adopted by employers. Written exposure control plans shall be revised to reflect improvements in sharps injury prevention technology. Written exposure control plans shall include the type and brand of device used in an incident of exposure. (4) The departments of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly compile and maintain a list of existing needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection, that shall be available to assist employers in complying with the requirements of the bloodborne pathogen standards promulgated pursuant to this section. The list may be developed from existing sources of information, including, but not limited to, the federal food and drug administration, the federal centers for disease control, the national institute for occupational safety and health, and the United States department of veterans affairs. Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 6; 1977, ch. 111, § 7; T.C.A., § 50-518; Acts 1999, ch. 37, § 1; 1999, ch. 520, § 41.
(a) Where appropriate, any standard promulgated under § 50-3-201 may prescribe the use of labels or other appropriate forms of warning to the extent necessary to ensure that employees are informed of any significant hazards to which they are exposed, relevant symptoms and proper conditions for safe use or exposure.
(b) Where appropriate, the standards may also prescribe suitable protective equipment, but not as a substitute for appropriate control techniques, as well as control or technological procedures to be used in connection with the hazards.
(c) (1) Where appropriate, the administrator shall require the monitoring or measuring of employee exposure at the locations and intervals, and in the manner, necessary for the protection of the employees. (2) Any employee who has been or is being exposed in a biologically significant manner to harmful agents or materials in excess of the applicable standard shall be promptly notified by the employee's employer, and informed of corrective action being taken.
(1) Where appropriate, the administrator shall require the monitoring or measuring of employee exposure at the locations and intervals, and in the manner, necessary for the protection of the employees.
(2) Any employee who has been or is being exposed in a biologically significant manner to harmful agents or materials in excess of the applicable standard shall be promptly notified by the employee's employer, and informed of corrective action being taken.
(d) In addition, where appropriate, the standard shall prescribe the type and frequency of medical examinations or other tests that shall be made available, by the employer or at the employer's cost, to employees exposed to the hazards, in order to most effectively determine whether the health of the employees is adversely affected by the exposure.
(e) (1) Where appropriate, the standards shall reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens through needles. The commissioners of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly review sharps injury prevention technology to include needleless systems and needles with engineered sharps injury protection. (2) The commissioners shall jointly determine those environments where standards require that sharps injury prevention technology be employed. Sharps injury prevention technology shall not be required wherever the employer or other appropriate party demonstrates that the technology is medically contraindicated or is not more effective than alternative measures used by an employer to prevent exposure incidents. (3) The standard shall require written exposure control plans be adopted by employers. Written exposure control plans shall be revised to reflect improvements in sharps injury prevention technology. Written exposure control plans shall include the type and brand of device used in an incident of exposure. (4) The departments of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly compile and maintain a list of existing needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection, that shall be available to assist employers in complying with the requirements of the bloodborne pathogen standards promulgated pursuant to this section. The list may be developed from existing sources of information, including, but not limited to, the federal food and drug administration, the federal centers for disease control, the national institute for occupational safety and health, and the United States department of veterans affairs.
(1) Where appropriate, the standards shall reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens through needles. The commissioners of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly review sharps injury prevention technology to include needleless systems and needles with engineered sharps injury protection.
(2) The commissioners shall jointly determine those environments where standards require that sharps injury prevention technology be employed. Sharps injury prevention technology shall not be required wherever the employer or other appropriate party demonstrates that the technology is medically contraindicated or is not more effective than alternative measures used by an employer to prevent exposure incidents.
(3) The standard shall require written exposure control plans be adopted by employers. Written exposure control plans shall be revised to reflect improvements in sharps injury prevention technology. Written exposure control plans shall include the type and brand of device used in an incident of exposure.
(4) The departments of labor and workforce development and health shall jointly compile and maintain a list of existing needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection, that shall be available to assist employers in complying with the requirements of the bloodborne pathogen standards promulgated pursuant to this section. The list may be developed from existing sources of information, including, but not limited to, the federal food and drug administration, the federal centers for disease control, the national institute for occupational safety and health, and the United States department of veterans affairs.
Acts 1972, ch. 561, § 6; 1977, ch. 111, § 7; T.C.A., § 50-518; Acts 1999, ch. 37, § 1; 1999, ch. 520, § 41.