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State announces hiring freeze
The state in a memo to department heads has announced a state hiring freeze for the remainder of the fiscal year. Exceptions include “mission critical areas necessary for the public welfare.” Promotions, demotions, and transfers
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Representative Assembly rescheduled
The TSEA Board of Directors voted to reschedule the 2020 Representative Assembly to August 20-22, 2020. The decision to reschedule comes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on social gatherings in
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Paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
According to a recent communication from the Tennessee Department of Human Resources, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the State of Tennessee is providing eligible state employees with paid sick leave and
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Gov. Lee issues updated Executive Order to require Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Lee during his Thursday, April 2 press briefing on COVID-19 announced Executive Order 23, which amends Executive Order 22 to require Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities or essential services.
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Finding help in a time of crisis
By Keisha PittmanTSEA Comp and Benefits Manager This is a stressful and difficult time for state employees and the State of Tennessee as a whole. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 and social distancing can
Read More »Gov. Lee issues statewide order closing non-essential businesses
Gov. Lee during his Monday press briefing on COVID-19 announced Executive Order 22, a two-week statewide order to close all non-essential businesses and urge Tennesseans to “stay at home when at all possible.” “This
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In Memorium: Almous Austin
It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform our members and fellow state employees of the passing of former TSEA West Tennessee Vice President, Almous Austin. Almous was a beloved board
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COVID-19 FAQ’s for state employees
Should state employees be working from home right now? Yes, if you have been trained and certified to work from home. On Friday, March 13, Gov. Bill Lee issued the following guidance for state
Read More »COVID-19 Update | 3-24-2020
Gov. Bill Lee during today’s (3-24-2020) daily press briefing on COVID-19 announced he was extending the date for state employees to work from home through April 24, 2020. Gov. Lee originally announced on March
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Nashville Mayor issues “Safer at Home” order
BREAKING–Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced this morning the Executive Order No. 7, “Safer at Home,” effective Monday, March 23. Executive Order #7 orders all businesses not performing essential services to close for 14 days
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