What happens to my annual leave when I separate from state service?

If you separate from TN State Government, you'll get a lump sum payment for your unused annual leave - unless you're dismissed for gross misconduct.

If you leave within your first year of employment and you’ve used more annual leave than you've earned (based on months worked):

• Your final paycheck will be reduced (within federal minimum wage limits).
• Your credited service time will also be reduced by that amount.

For more information, visit the TN State Government Employee Handbook at https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/hr/documents/EmployeeHandbook.pdf.