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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-12-2021
“I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and I am just as proud of all of our fellow co-workers, the best state employees in all of America,”
Read More »Update: Voluntary Separation Program
The Tennessee Department of Human Resources recently announced to state employees an update about the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). In June 2020, the Tennessee General Assembly approved funding to implement a Voluntary Separation Program in
Read More »Time Allowance for Voting – 2020 Early Voting Rule Expansion
The Tennessee Department of Human Resources recently sent an email notifying state employees that the time allowance for voting rules has been expanded. The State of Tennessee Attendance and Leave Manual outlines the time allowance rules
Read More »COVID-19: Task Force Reimagine & Operations Update
Staff Report The TN Department of Human Resources shared with employees in an email today that Governor Lee’s Task Force Reimagine has established guidelines for all agencies to adhere to moving forward navigating through
Read More »COVID-19 Info and FAQ’s
TSEA is monitoring the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The situation is rapidly changing, so TSEA has compiled the following links and resources so you can have quick access to the most up-to-date information. As
Read More »Work from home date extended for AWS employees
A recent communication from the Department of Human Resources says the directive for employees who are able to work from home is being extended to at least Tuesday, May 26. More information is available
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »Gov. Bill Lee issues guidance for state employees
Staff Report Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement today advising certified state employees to work from home effective immediately until March 31, 2020, as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 surface in Tennessee. “COVID-19 is
Read More »Legislative Update: 3-13-2020
Update on TSEA OfficePower was restored Monday 3/9 to the TSEA office, but we continue to be without phones due to damage sustained during last week’s tornado in Downtown Nashville. In the meantime, calls
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