Are employees allowed rest or wellness breaks?

Yes. Agency heads may allow up to two 15-minute breaks per day.
These breaks are a privilege, not a right, and must not interfere with service to the public.
Breaks cannot be used to:
•    Arrive late or leave early
•    Extend lunch periods
•    Accumulate into extra time off
With supervisor approval, two 15-minute breaks may be combined into one 30-minute wellness break.
For more information, visit the State of Tennessee Attendance & Leave Manual.