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Report Link Reminder of Obligations Imposed on Employers by State Voting Rights Laws.
Jackson Lewis LLP - October 21, 2009
With Election Day this upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2009, it is a good time for employers to review their policies and practices regarding granting employees time off to vote and related issues. Thirty-one states and Puerto Rico obligate employers to provide employees time off to vote if certain prerequisites are met and impose civil and/or criminal penalties for non-compliance. Some of these jurisdictions even require such time to be paid for non-exempt employees, require employers to post notices advising employees of their rights, or both.
Report Link High Election Interest + High Voter Turnout = Potential Employer Headaches.
Fisher & Phillips, LLP - November 03, 2008
What Should Employers Do If Employees Request Time Off on Election Day?
Report Link Election Day Is Coming; Employers Take Heed of State Election Leave Laws.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC - October 29, 2008
With election day just a week away, it is a good time for employers to refresh their memories about applicable election leave laws. There is no federal statute that mandates leave for elections, but many states have laws that address the issue. Below you will find a summary of several state laws in this regard...
Report Link Time Off to Vote on Election Day.
Jackson Lewis LLP - October 17, 2008
With Election Day approaching, now is a good time for employers to review their policies and practices for granting employees time off to vote and complying with related requirements, such as posting obligations. While some states have no applicable requirements, the majority of states obligate employers to provide employees time off to vote in certain situations and impose civil and/or criminal penalties for non-compliance. Some of these jurisdictions even require such time to be paid for non-exempt employees. Finally, some jurisdictions also obligate employers to provide employees time off to act as election officials.
Report Link Time Off From Work for Voting - What's the Law? (pdf).
Jones Walker - October 22, 2004
On November 2, 2004, millions of Americans will go to the polls to vote in the Presidential election. What are your obligations to your employees on election day?
Report Link Voting Rights for Employees.
Gray Plant Mooty - November 04, 2002
With election day tomorrow, employers are reminded that employees must be permitted to take time off during the morning of election day to vote, without penalty or deduction from wages.

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