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Not to mention that you get mandated time off (iirc 4 hours unimpeded by work) to vote on election days here in the states. There are some caveats and restricti
by bochoh 8y ago
Not to mention that you get mandated time off (iirc 4 hours unimpeded by work) to vote on election days here in the states. There are some caveats and restrictions on getting this time but it does ensure you can get to the polls even with a odd work schedule.
- wool_gather 8y agoThis is entirely state-by-state; there's no federal law that covers it. As such, the exact terms vary pretty widely; in many cases there is no requirement if you have n hours (sometimes 2) before or after work when the polls are open; the time can be unpaid in many cases, which can make it a difficult choice for people paid hourly. It's also not really expressed as an affirmative mandate per se; you have to request time off, in some cases it's the employer's choice when the time is taken, and if they "retaliate" or fire you then you can complain after the fact. So now you're in a dispute with your employer and you missed your chance to vote...hooray.
- bochoh 8y agoYes thank you for this clarification - I wrote my initial comment having just woken up.
- c0nfused 8y agoSerious question, what state is this? I have only voted in 3 states. All of them treated voting day like any other work day.
- bochoh 8y agoI live in New York. As another sibling posted it comes with some stipulations. http://www.elections.ny.gov/nysboe/elections/attentionemployees.pdf http://www.elections.ny.gov/nysboe/elections/attentionemploy...