Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Aug 25, 2026

Access the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development here.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a state agency responsible for overseeing labor laws and regulations in Tennessee. They work to ensure compliance with state labor standards and provide resources for workforce development and training programs.

Agency Accounts

Tennessee UI Employer Account

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The Tennessee UI Employer Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

Employer Account Number (UI)
Initial Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Rate : UI tax rate assigned when the account is opened.

Find out more on how to stay compliant with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development:

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