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Sample Time Off to Vote Policy, by Nonprofit VOTE

Sample Time Off to Vote Policy is FREE courtesy of Nonprofit VOTE

Background

The standard elements of any time off to vote policy include:
• A statement of support for active and engaged citizenship
• The number of hours granted, usually two hours with pay
• Time off granted conditioned on the employee not having time to vote before or after work on Election Day, not able to readily use or access an absentee/ mail ballot, or vote early
• A requirement that the employee notify their supervisor before the Election Day

Visit the NOLO Law for All website to review the minimum standards, if any, set for time off to vote in your state

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