Can non-exempt employees request compensatory time instead of cash?

Yes. A non-exempt employee may request compensatory time in lieu of cash payment.

Requirements:

• The request must be in writing.
• The request must be approved by the employee’s supervisor.
• Employees may not switch between cash and comp time more than once per week.
• Agencies may have stricter internal policies.

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