Tennessee Code 50-10-102 – Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter:

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

Commissioner: means the commissioner of labor and workforce development. See Tennessee Code 50-10-102
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(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.

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