The following list does not include all federal and Tennessee employment laws, but it does provide a snapshot view of how many employees an employer must have to be covered by these most significant laws. Remember, however, that coverage for some of the laws also depends on requirements other than the number of employees. If the number places a business on the borderline, the company should consult further for an explanation of those other requirements.
| Minimum employees | Law | Notes | Reference |
| 1 | Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) | Very restricted use | Privacy rights |
| 1 | Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) | Wages and hours | |
| 1 | Federal new hire reporting requirements | The law does not currently provide minimum number of employees for coverage | Recruiting and hiring |
| 1 | Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) | Discrimination | |
| 1 | Unemployment Compensation Law | Unemployment compensation | ...