Chapter definitions

Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-10-102, under Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-10-102

(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of labor and workforce development;(2) “Employer” means a person employing fifteen (15) or more employees;(3) “Reasonable accommodation” may include:(A) Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible and usable;(B) Providing more frequent, longer, or flexible breaks;(C) Providing a private place, other than a bathroom stall, for the purpose of expressing milk;(D) Modifying food or drink policy;(E) Providing modified seating or allowing the employee to sit more frequently if the job requires standing;(F) Providing assistance with manual labor and limits on lifting;(G) Authorizing a temporary transfer to a vacant position;(H) Providing job restructuring or light duty, if available;(I) Acquiring or modifying of equipment, devices, or an employee's work station;(J) Modifying work schedules; and(K) Allowing flexible scheduling for prenatal visits; and(4) “Undue hardship” means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense.

(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of labor and workforce development;

(2) “Employer” means a person employing fifteen (15) or more employees;

(3) “Reasonable accommodation” may include:(A) Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible and usable;(B) Providing more frequent, longer, or flexible breaks;(C) Providing a private place, other than a bathroom stall, for the purpose of expressing milk;(D) Modifying food or drink policy;(E) Providing modified seating or allowing the employee to sit more frequently if the job requires standing;(F) Providing assistance with manual labor and limits on lifting;(G) Authorizing a temporary transfer to a vacant position;(H) Providing job restructuring or light duty, if available;(I) Acquiring or modifying of equipment, devices, or an employee's work station;(J) Modifying work schedules; and(K) Allowing flexible scheduling for prenatal visits; and

(A) Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible and usable;

(B) Providing more frequent, longer, or flexible breaks;

(C) Providing a private place, other than a bathroom stall, for the purpose of expressing milk;

(D) Modifying food or drink policy;

(E) Providing modified seating or allowing the employee to sit more frequently if the job requires standing;

(F) Providing assistance with manual labor and limits on lifting;

(G) Authorizing a temporary transfer to a vacant position;

(H) Providing job restructuring or light duty, if available;

(I) Acquiring or modifying of equipment, devices, or an employee's work station;

(J) Modifying work schedules; and

(K) Allowing flexible scheduling for prenatal visits; and

(4) “Undue hardship” means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense.