Leaving TSU?

Please review the following information if you are leaving Tennessee State University:

Once a manager has been notified of an employee's resignation or retirement in writing, the letter will be loaded in PeopleAdmin for the necessary approvals.

It is the responsibility of the manager to ensure that the Supervisor's Checklist is completed and that all University obligations and debts are satisfied.

Upon exit, if you would like to provide feedback to the University regarding your time with the University, please complete this brief Survey.

The exiting employee should be aware of all of the following information: 

Type of Separation:

Voluntary, Involuntary or Retirement as indicated in the submitted letter of resignation, intent to retire, termination letter or Personnel Action Form (PARF).  

Effective Date:

Date indicated in the submitted letter of resignation, intent to retire, termination letter or Personnel Action Form (PARF).  

Last Day Worked: 

Date employee was last at work, performing normal job duties.  Can be different from “Effective Date”.

Final Paycheck:       

Date employee’s last paycheck will be issued. Employees who terminate in the middle of any period should not expect to receive their final check before the next regular pay day.

Final Pay Method:

Employee’s final pay will be issued in the pay method in place at the time of termination.

Annual Leave Payment Method:

Employee will be paid in lump sum (exception granted for retirees) for any unused accumulation of annual leave except in a dismissal for gross misconduct as defined in TBR Policy 5:01:00:00 or transfer to another department of the State of Tennessee as outlined in TBR Policy 5:01:01:06.

Sick Leave (non-payment):          

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, his or her accumulated sick leave shall be transferred according to Leave Transfer between SBR Institutions and State Agencies. (See TBR Policy No. 5:01:01:06.)

TCRS member employees who terminate due to retirement shall have all unused accumulated sick leave credited toward retirement.

 

Retirement Plan:

Retirement plan employee is enrolled in at the time of termination.

TCRS: 615-741-1971

TIAA-CREF: 800-842-2733

VALIC: 800-448-2542

ING: 866-776-6704

Deferred Compensation:              

Deferred compensation plan employee is enrolled in at the time of termination.

401(k)/457: Great-West: 800-922-7772

403 (B):

TIAA-CREF: 800-842-2733

VALIC: 800-448-2542

ING: 866-776-6704

Health Insurance Continuation:

A premium will be paid from the employee’s final paycheck.  Because health premiums are paid one month in advance, coverage will be in effect through the last day of the month following the effective date of termination.  

Dental Insurance Continuation:  

A premium will be paid from the employee’s final paycheck.  Because dental premiums are paid one month in advance, coverage will be in effect through the last day of the month following the effective date of termination.

Vision Insurance Continuation:  

A premium will be paid from the employee’s final paycheck.  Because vision premiums are paid one month in advance, coverage will be in effect through the last day of the month following the effective date of termination.

Basic/Optional Life Insurance:

A premium for the Basic Term Life Insurance (Fort Dearborn) will be paid from the employee’s final paycheck (if enrolled in health insurance).  Because Basic Term Life premiums are paid one month in advance, coverage will be in effect through the last day of the month following the effective date of termination.  If employee is enrolled in the Optional Life Insurance (Minnesota Life), the provider will contact the employee by letter outlining options for continuation.     

Long Term Care:

MedAmerica: 866-615-5824

Disability Plan:   

Prudential: 800-842-1718

Items submitted to HR:  Parking Decal and ID Cards should be submitted to The Office of Human Resources if they have not already been collected by the Supervisor or Department Head.                           

*Note* Please be sure that a Change of Address form is completed and left with The Office of Human Resources to ensure that any future correspondence is delivered in a timely manner.

         





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