Voting

Election Day is November 3^rd. Employers should be compliant with applicable laws and be prepared to address employee requests for time off. This chart summarizes each state’s requirements on employee eligibility; employee and employer notice or documentation; compensation of leave time; duration of leave; and time off for election officials. Marijuana is on the ballot in states such as Arizona, Mississippi, and New Jersey and voters in Florida will decide whether to raise the minimum wage to $15.00 by 2026. Stay tuned to upcoming editions of FranklyHR for employment law updates.

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When Election Day nears, employers should be prepared to respond to an employee's request for time off to vote. While there is no federal law mandating voting leave, most states require employers to provide their employees with time off from work to vote in an election.

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