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In light of the upcoming Presidential election, employers may be wondering what their rights and obligations are regarding providing employees with time off to vote.
In light of the upcoming Presidential election, employers may be
wondering what their rights and obligations are regarding providing
employees with time off to vote. Although federal law does not
require private (nongovernmental) employers permit employees to
take time off from work to vote, most state laws provide some form
of voting leave. Because voting leave laws vary by state, it is
important for employers to review their state's voting leave
laws and adjust their policies accordingly.
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