How much annual leave do employees earn and how much can they keep? Leave is “frontloaded” each service anniversary based on service group:

• Service Group 1 (<5 years): 12 days/year; keep up to 30 days
  • Max hours: 225.0 (7.5-hr) | 240.0 (8-hr)
• Service Group 2 (5 to <10 years): 18 days/year; keep up to 36 days
  • Max hours: 270.0 (7.5-hr) | 288.0 (8-hr)
• Service Group 3 (10 to <20 years): 21 days/year; keep up to 39 days
  • Max hours: 292.5 (7.5-hr) | 312.0 (8-hr)
• Service Group 4 (20+ years): 24 days/year; keep up to 42 days
  • Max hours: 315.0 (7.5-hr) | 336.0 (8-hr)

For more information, visit the State of Tennessee Attendance and Leave Manual.