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What types of leave are available for state employees in Tennessee?

Tennessee state employees are eligible for the following types of leave: 1. Vacation Leave: Employees can accrue up to 30 days of vacation leave per year and can carry up to a maximum of 120 days. 2. Sick Leave: Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month and can carry up to a maximum of 240 days. 3. Personal Leave: Employees can accrue up to six days of personal leave per year, which can be used for any purpose. 4. Compensatory Leave: Compensatory leave can be earned for overtime work and can be used for any purpose. 5. Military Leave: Employees are eligible for up to 15 days of military leave per year for active duty, training, or drill. 6. Family and Medical Leave: Employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for qualifying family or medical reasons. 7. Jury Duty Leave: Employees can take up to seven days of paid jury duty leave per year. 8. Bereavement Leave: Employees can take up to three days of paid leave per year for the death of an immediate family member.

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