Amends TCA Title 8.
Tennessee HB0632 authorizes volunteer leave for state legislative branch officers and employees, as well as other state employees scheduled to work 1,600 hours or more annually, allowing them 15 hours of leave per year after one year of full-time service. Key provisions include the requirement for prior approval from supervisors for volunteer activities, the submission of verification of hours volunteered, and the maintenance of healthcare benefits during the leave period. The bill excludes part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees from this benefit and establishes protections against retaliation for employees exercising their rights under the bill.
Tennessee HB0632 authorizes volunteer leave for state legislative branch officers and employees, as well as other state employees scheduled to work 1,600 hours or more annually, allowing them 15 hours of leave per year after one year of full-time service. Key provisions include the requirement for prior approval from supervisors for volunteer activities, the submission of verification of hours volunteered, and the maintenance of healthcare benefits during the leave period. The bill excludes part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees from this benefit and establishes protections against retaliation for employees exercising their rights under the bill.
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