Tennessee Code 58-1-604 – Discrimination against members of the national guard
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class E felony | 1 to 6 years | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 58-1-604
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- National guard: means the army national guard and the air national guard. See Tennessee Code 58-1-102
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
It is a Class E felony for any person, firm or corporation to refuse employment to any person for the sole reason that the person is a member of the Tennessee national guard or to terminate the employment of any such person for such reason or because of absence from place of employment while attending any prescribed drill, including annual field training.