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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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Gov. Lee decides to seek family leave through legislation instead of executive order
Governor Bill Lee announced on Wednesday his decision to work toward paid family leave for state employees through the legislative process instead of an executive order. “After consultation with legislative leaders, we feel the
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New state employee career portal and applicant system
This week, the Tennessee Department of Human Resources announced the launch of a new State of TN career portal and PeopleSoft Recruiting applicant tracking system to search and apply for career opportunities at the
Read More »Gov. Lee’s State of the State Address and Proposed Budget
On Monday, Feb 3, 2020, Gov. Bill Lee gave his second state of the state address outlining the priorities of his proposed state budget. For the second year in a row, Gov. Lee showed
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University of Tennessee to offer employees paid leave
A new leave policy will allow the University of Tennessee employees paid time off for organ donation or to donate bone marrow effective March 1, 2020. According to the University’s press release, the Laura
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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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Gov. Lee announces 12-weeks paid family leave for state employees
Gov. Bill Lee today signed an executive order to provide 12 weeks of paid family leave for State Employees. According to the Tennessean’s coverage of today’s announcement, Tennessee will be the only state providing 12 weeks
Read More »Across the state, Legislators show support for State Employees
JACKSON – Five legislators made time to visit with state employees in early Nov. at TSEA’s Jackson Legislative Dinner, sharing words of support for TSEA and state employees. “I enjoy the relationship with your
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DCS Announces CPS Reorganization Pilot Program
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services today announced plans to merge CPS services and investigations under one division called the Office of Child Safety. “This reorganization incorporates several other changes, which I believe are
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Speaker Pro Tempore Bill Dunn not seeking re-election
Speaker Pro Tempore Bill Dunn has announced that after 26 years of service to the residents of House District 16 in the Knoxville area, he will not seek reelection in 2020. “For almost 30
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