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Changes to FLSA overtime rule: Effective January 1, 2020
TSEA is aware of changes made to your overtime provisions. We have been in communication with numerous Department of Human Resources (DOHR) and departmental officials. TSEA has expressed grave concerns about the timing of
Read More »BREAKING: 2020 Pay for Performance rewards announced
Today the state announced state employee Pay-for-Performance “rewards” for the 2018-2019 performance cycle. Employees with performance ratings of valued, advanced, or outstanding will receive a 3 percent increase in their base salary. Additionally, state
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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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TSEA 2019 Fall Recruitment Campaign
TSEA turned 45 years old on Sept. 4, 2019! For the remainder of the year, we are celebrating everyone who has played a role to establish TSEA as Your Voice on Capitol Hill. Our
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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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2020 Annual Enrollment Dates
It is not too early for state and higher education employees to begin thinking about any changes they need or want to make during the annual enrollment transfer period (AETP). The changes will be
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Sick Leave Bank Enrollment
Sick Leave Bank Annual enrollment is held each year from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. To enroll in the Sick Leave Bank, visit: https://slbenroll.dohr.tn.gov/ For complete information about SLB benefits, visit: https://www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/sick-leave-bank.html All state
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Market Rate Adjustments Announced
According to a recent communication from the Department of Human Resources, all job classification salary ranges in the Executive Branch were increased by 5% effective July 1, 2019. Any employee compensated below their new
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2019 Cost of Living Adjustment for all Eligible Retirees
The cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retirees effective July 1, 2019 will be 1.9%. Any retired state employee who has been retired for at least 12 full months on July 1 of each
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