The mission of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
is to advance workforce development and improve workplace safety.

  • Untapped Talent

    Host Trevor White Talks with Jeffrey Korzenik About the Intersection of Labor Markets and the Criminal Justice System

    Go to Talking Second Chances Podcast

  • Labor Standards Unit

    The Labor Standards Unit Discusses the TN Child Labor Act and Making Sure Minors are Protected and Safe at the Workplace

    Go to Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined Podcast

  • New Unemployment e-Services System Is Now Available for Claimants and Employers

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  • The New Jobs4TN Employer Webinar

    Recording of Webinar Guides Employers Through Changes on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Website

    Go to Webinar Recording

  • Opportunities for Justice Involved Individuals

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    Unemployed Tennesseans: Employment Security Division services after job loss
    Workforce development & job seeker services in Workforce Services Division
    Tennessee Occupational Safety & Health Administration (TOSHA)
    Workplace Regulations & Compliance Division
    Employer accounts & services in Employment Security Division
    Adult Education Division
    Bureau of Workers' Compensation
    Business services for employers in Workforce Services Division

    Tennessee Economic Data from WIRED

    Commute Patterns

    Explore commuters by age, industry, and numbers into and out of counties.

    Demographics

    View characteristics of the population by county, region, and year.

    Labor Force Statistics

    Get an overview of the labor force and a history of unemployment rates.

    Labor Force Participation Analysis

    View labor force, non-labor force, industry, and claims dashboards.

    Department's Other Websites

    Manage unemployment claims and search for jobs.

    Learn a new trade while earning a paycheck.

    Visit the Department's complete listing of services for job seekers.

    Job seekers can access American Job Center services online.