Without much fanfare, Tennessee has a new employee rights law on the books providing veterans with the guaranteed right to take an unpaid day off from work on Veterans Day—Nov. 11. This new law was passed by the state legislature on April 7, 2022 and was signed into effect by Gov. Bill Lee on April 20. What steps should Tennessee employers take to prepare for this new legal obligation?
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Tennessee Veterans Have New Employee Leave Rights
Fisher Phillips via SHRM | May 2022
Text of the measure.
Effective date: 4/20/22
DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
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