HR Support
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the links below to find answers to TN State Government's most frequently asked HR questions.
TN State Government Employee Handbook
General Information
New Employee Information
New Supervisor Resources
- How should I provide coaching or discipline?
- What should I know about AWS (Alternative Workplace Solutions)?
- How do I approve time and leave for my team?
- What training do I need to complete as a new supervisor?
- What’s my role in performance management as a supervisor?
- What resources are there for me as a new supervisor?
Insurance Benefits
Service Awards
Parking & Transportation
Wellness Program
Emotional Wellbeing Solutions
- Are trainings available?
- Do supervisors get special support?
- How do I contact EWS?
- How many EWS visits do I get?
- What does EWS help with?
- Who can use EWS?
Working for a Healthier TN
Education Benefits
- Where can I get more info?
- How do I apply for the discount?
- Is there a course limit for the discount?
- Who qualifies as a dependent?
- What is the Fee Discount Program for dependents?
- How do I use a fee waiver?
Employee Perks & Recognition
Employee Suggestion Award Program
Alternative Workplace Solutions
Total Rewards
Workplace Policies
Employee Conduct
Disciplinary Action
Appeal Process
Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Ethics & Reporting
Attendance & Work Schedules
Attendance & Breaks
Meal & Rest Breaks
Holidays
Leave Accrual
Leave Usage & Job Abandonment
Types of Leave
Family & Extended Leave
Parental Leave
Workers' Compensation and Special Leave
Job Seeker Topics
Hiring Process FAQs
- ★ If I receive a message from Oracle PeopleSoft asking for my User ID and password when trying to log in to the applicant portal, what should I do?
- Am I eligible to apply for the State of Tennessee if I received my degree in another country?
- Can I answer “Yes” to having a completed degree on my application if I am close to receiving it?
- Can I appeal if I didn’t qualify for a job?
- Can I apply/work for TN State Gov if I live outside of Tennessee?
- Can I copy and paste responses into the First Round Interview?
TN State Government Human Resources Topics
Employment Verification and Records
For TN State Government Employees
FAQs for State Employees
- ★ How Do I change my address to receive my W2?
- Who is my Service Award Coordinator?
- Am I eligible to receive retirement credit for my time in the military?
- Do I qualify for Paid Parental Leave?
- How do I request FMLA?
- Where can I find more information on FMLA?
TN State Government Sick Leave Bank (SLB)
SLB Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I enroll in the Sick Leave Bank?
- Am I a member of the SLB?
- How do I cancel my membership in the Sick Leave Bank?
- How many sick days do I need to be eligible to join the Bank?
- If I decide to leave the Bank, may I get my donated sick days back?
- Where can I find forms to request to use Sick Leave Bank?