Amends TCA Section 8-50-813.
Tennessee SB0322 amends TCA Section 8-50-813 to require eligible state employees to be granted six weeks of paid leave for caring for a family member with a serious health condition, in addition to existing leave provisions for childbirth and adoption. The bill affects state employees and includes provisions for notice requirements and the ability to take leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule. Key changes include the definition of "family member" and "serious health condition," as well as the effective date of the new leave provisions being set for January 1, 2026.
Tennessee SB0322 amends TCA Section 8-50-813 to require eligible state employees to be granted six weeks of paid leave for caring for a family member with a serious health condition, in addition to existing leave provisions for childbirth and adoption. The bill affects state employees and includes provisions for notice requirements and the ability to take leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule. Key changes include the definition of "family member" and "serious health condition," as well as the effective date of the new leave provisions being set for January 1, 2026.
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