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ELECTION DAY RIGHTS

Paid Voting Time Off Requirements

A California employee unable to vote in a statewide election outside of work hours is entitled to voting time off at either the beginning or end of shift. Upon receiving a voting receipt from the employee, the company must pay for up to two hours of that voting time.

If the employee knew the need for time off up to three days before the election date, he/she must provide management notice at least two days prior to that date.

Employers must post a notice of these voting rights at least ten days before an election date.    The Secretary of State website provides a template in several languages.

Take-Aways:

With the upcoming November 4 election, employers must post that voting rights notice by tomorrow, October 25.

For further assistance, please contact one of our attorneys, Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth or Helena Kobrin.

See also:

Helena Kobrin
October 24, 2025

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