TN HB0680

Establishes new labor protections for agricultural employees in Tennessee, including federal minimum wage requirements, 30-minute meal breaks for shifts exceeding 5 hours, and 10-minute rest periods every 4 hours of work

Prohibits employer retaliation against agricultural workers who assert their rights or based on immigration status, with a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if adverse action occurs within 90 days of a worker's complaint

Requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to promulgate rules for overtime pay comparable to other workers and for heat/cold protection when temperatures reach 32°F or below or 80°F or above

Creates enforcement mechanisms allowing workers to file claims in court or with the department, with remedies including injunctive relief, actual damages or $10,000 (whichever is greater), and attorney's fees

Establishes an 8-member Agricultural Work Advisory Committee to study and recommend appropriate wages and working conditions, with the act taking effect January 1, 2026