Tennessee SB0808 amends state law to establish a paid volunteer leave policy for eligible state employees.

Tennessee SB0808 introduces a new policy allowing eligible state employees to take paid volunteer leave for community service commitments. Eligible employees, defined as those employed full-time for at least twelve months, can take up to fifteen hours of leave annually, starting after one year of consecutive full-time service. This leave must be used for non-state community obligations and requires prior approval from a direct supervisor. Employers must maintain health benefits for employees on volunteer leave and cannot charge this leave against other leave balances.

Tennessee SB0808 amends state law to establish a paid volunteer leave policy for eligible state employees.

Tennessee SB0808 introduces a new policy allowing eligible state employees to take paid volunteer leave for community service commitments. Eligible employees, defined as those employed full-time for at least twelve months, can take up to fifteen hours of leave annually, starting after one year of consecutive full-time service. This leave must be used for non-state community obligations and requires prior approval from a direct supervisor. Employers must maintain health benefits for employees on volunteer leave and cannot charge this leave against other leave balances.