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DOHR launches Voluntary Separation Program
On Monday, July 19, 2021, the TN Department of Human Resources began to notify employees of their eligibility to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program (also known as the buy-out). Eligible employees whose application
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UTHSC abruptly announces layoffs for 70 employees
TSEA has recently learned the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is laying off 70 employees effective today, Friday, March 12. UTHSC notified affected employees this morning that they would be placed on administrative
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Legislative Update Week Ending 3-12-2021
This week saw movement on some important legislation for state employees. The big news was the Senate State & Local Government Committee’s passing of SB0361, the Burden of Proof bill. This is a critical
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Burden of Proof Bill Passes important Senate committee
Today, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, SB0361, the Burden of Proof bill, passed the Senate State & Local Government Committee, a crucial first hurdle. The vote was unanimous, 9-0. We appreciate Senate Bill Sponsor Sen. Joey
Read More »Legislative Update: 2-21-2020
The most significant news from the week was Governor Bill Lee’s announcement on Wednesday to work toward paid family leave for state employees through the legislative process instead of an executive order. “After consultation
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Inclement Weather Policy reminder
It is that time of year when winter weather may have us waking up and debating on whether it is safe to drive to work. Inclement weather does not usually warrant the closing of
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University of Memphis to increase minimum wage to $13 per hour
The University of Memphis President David Rudd today announced in an email to all faculty and staff their plans to increase the minimum wage for all their regular hourly wage employees to $13.00 per
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TSEA Lawyer Referral Service Adds Memphis Lawyer to Panel
The TSEA Lawyer Referral Service is pleased to announce the addition of a lawyer with offices in Memphis to its panel of attorneys who have been accepted to provide legal consultation. As a reminder,
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Dept. of Human Resources Offers Mediation to Resolve Workplace Problems
The Department of Human Resources operates a mediation program to assist state employees with resolving certain workplace issues involving supervisors, subordinates or co-workers. DOHR describes mediation as “an opportunity to create a more positive
Read More »TSEA Lobby Day 2019
TSEA’s 2019 Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, March 26 in Nashville. TSEA members will meet in the State House Chamber, Cordell Hull Building and other locations for Lobby Day. This is your chance
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