Do You Get Time Off Work to Vote? Check Your State Law
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This Election Day, November 4th, falls on a Tuesday. That means most of us will be at work, and being allowed time off to vote is not a guarantee every employer must make. In fact, the law differs from state to state.
Voter turnout for this presidential election is expected to be above average, which means you could be waiting in line at the polling place for hours. It's important to know if your employer is required by law to offer paid time off, or if you'll have to vote on your own dime.
Luckily, FindLaw.com and Google Maps have teamed up to create a Time Off to Vote Laws by State mash-up that aims to answer this important question, or at least get you pointed in the right direction.
Visit FindLaw's Time Off to Vote Laws by State and get prepared for Election Day!
Tags: election day | time off work | voting
3:02 PM ET | 10-23-2008 | permalink
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