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Time Off To Vote

New Jersey12

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. New Jersey state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

New Hampshire12

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. New Hampshire state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

Missouri Time off to vote

Employers must grant employees up to three hours paid leave to vote, unless polls are open three consecutive hours before or after regular working shift. Employees must request this time prior to Election Day, and the employer may specify when during the working day employees may take time off.

Minnesota Time off to Vote

You have the right to take time off of work to vote. Employers cannot require you to use personal leave or vacation time. Your employer may ask that you let them know when you will be gone. Employees should only take as much time off as needed to vote and then return to work immediately.

Michigan Time Off to Vote

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Michigan law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

Nebraska12

Employers must grant employees from one to two hours paid leave to vote, unless polls are open two consecutive hours before or after regular working shift. Employees must request this time prior to Election Day, and the employer may specify when during the working day employees may take time off.

Montana12

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Montana state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

Mississippi12

Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Mississippi law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.

Kentucky time off to vote

Employers must allow employees up to 4 hours to vote during their regular work shift.

Maryland Time Off to Vote

Employers must grant employees up to two hours of paid leave to vote, unless polls are open 2 hours before or after regular working shift, or if employee has sufficient time to vote on his/her own. Employees must provide proof that they cast their vote to receive compensation for time off.

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