Question of the Week
OCTOBER 22, 2025
QUESTION

A few employees have asked if they can take time off to vote. Do we need to allow that?

ANSWER

This will depend on whether your state provides protected voting leave. Over half require some kind of time off for voting, and a good number of those states require the time to be paid.

The details vary from state to state, but two hours is the most common allowance, and often the employer can require employees to take it at the beginning or end of their workday. The amount of time employees are allowed often depends on how much time they have before or after their shift while the polls are open.

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This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.