2024 Leave Accrual

Overview

As a result of legislative changes during the 113^th Tennessee General Assembly session, legislators passed Public Chapter 216, which addresses leave accrual, paid parental leave, and certain employee benefits. While changes to the paid parental leave became effective on July 1, 2023, the modifications to leave accrual were set to be effective on January 1, 2024.

In summary, eligible employees will now accrue annual and sick leave yearly rather than on a monthly basis.

Resources

Attendance and Leave Manual
Accrued Leave Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Statute

Please find relevant affected leave statutes in Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 8-50-101, et seq.

Rule

Please review DOHR Rule 1120-06 – Attendance and Leave. Please note due to rulemaking procedures. These will not be immediately updated until approved by the Secretary of State’s Office of Publications. Updates are anticipated to be reflected by Spring 2024.