Tennessee Should Clarify Digital Labor Law Posting. Here’s Why It Matters
The Tennessee legislature has an opportunity to do something simple but powerful: bring labor law posting into the digital age. Tennessee should authorize digital labor law posters as a legitimate, legal way for employers to meet their compliance obligations. It’s a practical fix that respects both workers and the realities of modern business.
Today, more employees work remotely than ever before. Yet the law still assumes that everyone walks past a bulletin board in a breakroom each morning. That disconnect has real consequences. Workers can miss critical information about their rights, and employers face unnecessary risk simply because the method of delivery hasn't kept up with how work actually happens.
What Digital Labor Law Posting Solves
Labor law posting is not just a technical requirement. It exists to protect employees by informing them of their rights and to protect employers by offering a clear way to comply. A digital approach keeps that spirit intact while addressing today's workplace dynamics.
Digital posters give employees one consistent place to find their required notices, whether they work from home, on-site, or somewhere in between. For employers, the benefits include real-time updates, automated distribution, record-keeping tools, and lower compliance costs.
It’s not about changing the law’s intent. It’s about offering a modern path to follow it.
Why Tennessee Should Act Now
In 2025, over one-third of U.S. workers did at least some of their work from home, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That trend is not going away. Tennessee businesses, especially smaller ones, need tools that match the pace and shape of today’s workforce.
Ohio recently passed Senate Bill 33, which allows employers to post required state notices online rather than only in a physical location. The law received bipartisan support and was framed as a common-sense modernization. There’s no reason Tennessee can’t follow suit with similar clarity.
How Digital Compliance Works in Practice
Here’s how a digital labor law solution typically functions:
Secure online access for every employee, regardless of location
QR codes posted in physical spaces for easy mobile access
Automatic updates so notices are always current
Acknowledgment tracking to support audits and resolve disputes
Lower costs by reducing paper, shipping, and manual updates
The compliance standards remain the same. The delivery method improves.
A Better Path for Tennessee
This is not a radical shift. It’s a modest update that brings labor law posting in line with the way people already work and communicate. It’s also a win for everyone involved: employees stay informed, employers stay protected, and the state provides clear, modern guidance.
Tennessee businesses should not have to guess whether a digital solution is good enough. The law should say so plainly.
It’s time to give Tennessee employers a clear, digital path to compliance.