Tennessee
Complete guide to Tennessee leave laws including state parental leave, FMLA, jury duty, and employee rights.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement. Per employer policy.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state sick leave requirement
Parental leave
Maternity: 4 months (TN Parental Leave Act) or 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA) - TN Act is for birth/adoption only
Adoption: 4 months (TN Parental Leave Act)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined under FMLA
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Tennessee Parental Leave: 4 months (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Voting Leave: 3 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Per federal requirements
Penalties: Federal and state penalties for violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Labor Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tennessee Parental Leave Act?
The Tennessee Parental Leave Act provides up to 4 months of unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, or adoption for employees who have worked 12 months with employers of 100+ employees.
Is sick leave required in Tennessee?
No, Tennessee has no state-mandated sick leave requirement.
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