Tennessee HB0632 amends state law to establish a paid volunteer leave policy for state employees.

Tennessee HB0632 introduces a paid volunteer leave policy for state employees, allowing eligible employees to take up to 15 hours of leave per year for volunteer activities with nonprofit organizations, schools, or community initiatives. The leave must not disrupt job duties and must be approved by a supervisor. Volunteer leave does not count against sick, annual, or other leave and must be verified in writing. Employees must maintain their healthcare benefits during the leave, and employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for exercising this right.

Tennessee HB0632 amends state law to establish a paid volunteer leave policy for state employees.

Tennessee HB0632 introduces a paid volunteer leave policy for state employees, allowing eligible employees to take up to 15 hours of leave per year for volunteer activities with nonprofit organizations, schools, or community initiatives. The leave must not disrupt job duties and must be approved by a supervisor. Volunteer leave does not count against sick, annual, or other leave and must be verified in writing. Employees must maintain their healthcare benefits during the leave, and employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for exercising this right.