Paid Time-Off and Leave

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Eligible employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs.  As part of the compensation package, ETSU offers generous paid time-off and numerous leave options to full-time employees. View available options and the related polices below.

Available Paid Time-Off and Leave Options

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I qualify for FMLA?
    • Have you been employed at ETSU or with the State of Tennessee for more than a year?
    • Are you employed at 65% or above?
    • Are you a regular or temporary employee?

    If you answered yes to these questions then you may qualify for FMLA.

  • Do I need FMLA paperwork?
    • Do you need to be off work to care for yourself, your spouse, your dependent child or your parent for medical reasons?
    • Do you have more than a cold or flu?
    • Do you or a qualifying family member have an ongoing health problem that causes you to miss work periodically during the year?
    • Are you going to be having surgery?
    • Are you going to have a baby or adopt?
    • Are you going to miss work for more than 3 consecutive days?
    If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may need to fill out FMLA paperwork.
  • Where do I get the FMLA paperwork?

    You may request FMLA leave by completing the FMLA Request Form via Dynamic Forms. This request will be reviewed by Human Resources and an HR Specialist will contact you. Submission of the form is not an approval of FMLA leave. 

    For questions, you may contact Human Resources at hr@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4457.

  • Where can I find the FMLA policy?
  • Can I use FMLA if I don't have sick leave available?

    Yes. When the illness, injury or disability of an employee continues beyond the period of accumulated sick leave, the employee shall use any accumulated annual leave for continued absence. When an employee has exhausted all accumulated sick and annual leave, remaining FMLA leave will be unpaid leave. Participating employees who have exhausted their accumulated sick and annual leave may request additional leave from the appropriate sick bank.

  • Who do I contact with questions about leave options?

    You can submit questions about leave options to hr@etsu.edu or call 423-439-4457 to speak with an available HR professional.

  • If I resign, will I be paid my accrued annual and sick leave?

    Upon termination of employment, accumulated sick leave shall not be used as terminal leave, and the employee shall not be entitled to any lump sum payment for accumulated sick leave. If an employee is transferring to another State agency, their accumulated sick leave shall be transferred according to Leave Transfer between TBR Institutions and State Agencies. 

  • Can I vote during my work day?

    Employees who are registered voters may receive reasonable time off to vote if they request such time off before 12 noon the day before the election. The supervisor may specify the hours during which the employee may be absent to vote, and the time off may not exceed three hours. No time off will be granted if the polls in the county where the employee is a resident are open three (3) or more hours before the employee is scheduled to begin work or if the polls close three (3) or more hours after the employee's work schedule ends.