Workplace Regulations and Compliance
The division of Workplace Regulations and Compliance (WRC) oversees a diverse set of programs including: Mine Safety, Boiler and Elevator Operations, Amusement Devices, and Labor Standards. The primary goal of the division is to protect employees and keep the public safe. The responsibility of the programs is to prevent potential hazards involved with the operation of boilers, elevators, and amusement devices. In addition, WRC through its Labor Standards Unit regulates the Child Labor Act, the Non-Smoker Protection Act, the Illegal Alien Employment Act, Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, the Wage Regulations Act and the Tennessee Prevailing Wage Act. Mine Safety offers health and safety training in coal mines, crushed stone quarries, sand and gravel pits, and any other mining operations in the state. In addition, WRC through its Mine Safety Unit maintains two mine rescue teams for emergency response. A major component of WRC is to educate employees and employers as to the various state laws. The Mine Safety Unit educates employees and employers as to state and federal laws.
Amusement Devices
Posters - State and Federal Required
- Which Federal posters do I need?
- The TN Child Labor Poster and the TOSHA Safety and Health posters don’t print on one page.Is there something wrong?
- A company has contacted me and says I need the updated Sexual Harassment Poster. Where can I get that?
- A company has contacted me every year and says your posters have been updated and I need to buy theirs. What should I do?
- A company has contacted me trying to sell posters. Should I buy one from them?
- My company is very small and only has a few employees. Am I still required to have these posters?
Payday regulations, non-payment of wages, final paychecks
- Who receives the last wages due to a deceased employee?
- If an employer's policy provides a paid vacation and the employee's employment is terminated, is the employer required to compensate for any vacation time I have accrued but not used?
- Is an employer required by law to provide paid vacation, holidays, severance pay, sick pay, or health insurance?
- Can an employer terminate an employee for a claim of equal pay?
- I work in the same job classification as a person of the opposite sex, but I am paid less. Is this legal?
- Can my employer hold my paycheck until I return my uniform, etc.?
Child Labor
General Information
- Acronyms used in the Division of Workplace Regulations & Compliance
- I have not received my w2 from my employer, what can I do?
- How can I get copies of my past work information?
- How do I file a claim for discriminatory practices?
- Are there any specific discriminatory laws for pregnant employees?
- Are there any legal restrictions against firing, suspending, or disciplining
Boilers & Elevators
- Frequently Asked Questions by Variance Requestor and probable responses from Board of Boiler Rules
- How often do you inspect boilers?
- How often do you inspect elevators?
- Why are there late fees on my inspection invoice?
- I would like to pay my bill, do you have online payments or may I pay over the telephone?