Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Tennessee has no state overtime or minimum wage law. All overtime protections come from the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). From Nashville's booming healthcare industry to Memphis logistics hubs and Chattanooga's auto corridor, we fight to recover the overtime pay Tennessee workers deserve.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Tennessee is one of only five states with no state minimum wage and no state overtime statute. All overtime claims are filed under Federal Law (FLSA), which provides strong protections including double damages and a 2–3 year lookback period.
| Protection | Tennessee State Law | Federal Law (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | None | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Law | None | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Tipped Wage | No Provision | $2.13/hr |
| Statute of Limitations | N/A | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | N/A | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Nashville (Healthcare Capital): Nurses, CNAs, and home health aides facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks, plus unpaid charting and handoff time between shifts.
Smyrna, Spring Hill, Chattanooga: Assembly workers at Nissan, GM, and VW plants denied overtime through misclassification as salaried "team leaders" despite performing production work.
Memphis & Nashville: Warehouse workers at FedEx, Amazon, and distribution centers denied pay for security screenings, mandatory meetings, and equipment setup time.
Nashville: Sound engineers, stage hands, and venue staff paid day rates or flat fees without overtime premiums for long event days exceeding 10–12 hours.
Rapid growth in Nashville and surrounding areas driving cash payments and "straight time" for overtime hours in residential and commercial construction.
Servers and bartenders in Nashville's booming restaurant scene facing tip pool violations, excessive side work, and unpaid opening/closing duties.
Healthcare, Entertainment, & Construction:
Logistics & Distribution:
Auto & Manufacturing:
Under Federal Law, you are typically entitled to "Liquidated Damages," which means you get $2 for every $1 you were underpaid.
You can recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (standard) or 3 years (if the violation was willful).
The employer must pay your legal fees and court costs if you win.
Tennessee has no state overtime protections, so every claim is filed under Federal Law (FLSA) — our core specialty. We partner with experienced Tennessee local counsel to bring both specialized wage and hour expertise and local court knowledge to workers across the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.