Voting Time Policy

Exempt Classes of employees who are registered voters are entitled to two hours off, with no loss of pay, only if he or she has insufficient time outside working hours in which to vote. Four consecutive hours is considered sufficient time within which to vote.

Note: The specific rule above (two hours of paid leave when an employee lacks four consecutive off-duty hours to vote) reflects one state’s law (e.g., California Elections Code Section 14000) and is provided as a sample only. Voting-leave requirements vary significantly by state: some states require unlimited paid time, some require no leave at all, and requirements for advance notice, permissible scheduling (beginning/end of shift), and required documentation differ by jurisdiction. This section must be updated to match the specific voting-leave law(s) of the state(s) in which the Company operates.

General information, not legal advice. Treat this as a drafting starting point, not a finished policy — employment law varies by jurisdiction and changes often, so have a licensed attorney tailor it to your situation before you rely on it.

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