State Voting Leave Laws Chart: Overview

by Joseph P. Shelton, Fisher & Phillips LLP and Joseph L. Wilson with Practical Law Labor & Employment

A Reference Chart providing an at-a-glance summary of state voting leave laws applicable to private employers. With regulations varying substantially from one state to the next, employers must understand their obligations regarding employees who need time off from work to vote. This Reference Chart outlines the key provisions of each state's voting leave law, detailing critical distinctions such as the amount of leave required and whether employers may specify the hours for the absence. It also addresses whether the time off must be paid, what notice employees must provide, and which states require employers to post notices of employee voting rights. For employers operating across multiple jurisdictions, this Reference Chart is a crucial tool for reviewing and confirming compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, which can include significant penalties for violations.