As the November 5th election approaches, employers are reminded to comply with California’s voting-related laws, including leave and posting requirements.

Voting Leave

California employers must permit employees up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they don’t have enough time outside work hours to vote. Employers may require employees to give advance notice that they will need such time off for voting. Employers can limit the time off to be taken only at the beginning or end of the employee’s shift, whichever provides the greatest opportunity for voting and minimizes the time away from the regular work schedule, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. Employers also may not discipline any employees who take time off to serve as election officials in statewide elections. However, employers are not required to pay employees for the time they are absent from work to serve as election officials.

Notice Requirement

Employers must post a notice to employees regarding their rights to take paid leave to vote in statewide elections at least 10 days before a statewide election. For the upcoming November 5, 2024 election, employers have until October 26, 2024 to post the notice. The notice must be posted either in the workplace or where it can be seen by employees as they enter or exit their place of work. Click here for the required notice to be posted.

If you have any questions regarding voting leave and/or posting requirements, contact our employment attorney Scott Liner at [email protected].

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