Tennessee § 50-2-206 - Penalty.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 50-2-206 — Penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-2-206. Penalty.
Any employer who violates this part, or who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because the employee has made a complaint to that employee's employer, the commissioner, or any other person, or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to this part, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1974, ch. 757, § 6; T.C.A., § 50-325; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 111. Cross-References. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 50-2-206
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 50-2-206 cover?
Section 50-2-206 ("Penalty.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 50-2-206?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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