Cross posted at: Progressive Blue
Following is an article from John Phillips at The Employment Law Post
Time Off to Vote for Employees — A State by State Survey
Most states require employers to provide time for employees to vote on election day. While these laws vary in each state, they generally require employers to give employees time off to vote if the polls aren’t open two or three hours outside of the employee’s regular shift.
http://employmentlawpost.com/...
I know this is not much of a diary, but whatever we can all do to help Get Out The Vote, the better it will be for all of us.
The following are the "rules" for my state of WA:
49. Washington – Employers must ensure that employees have time to vote. If an employee’s schedule doesn’t provide at least two hours before or after work when the polls are open, the employee must be given "reasonable time up to two hours" in which to vote, not including meal or rest breaks. However, if an employee’s work schedule for election day is announced sufficiently in advance so that the employee may obtain an absentee ballot, the provisions of the statute don’t apply. This leave is paid. (Wash. Rev. Code Ann. Section 49.28.120)
Find your state and see what the law says. If you don't like it, then put it on your list of things to CHANGE in future local elections!
http://employmentlawpost.com/...
UPDATE:
I thought I would pass on some info that is on the top of all pages at Progressive Blue.
Sure you're registered? Check at www.CanIVote.org
ACLU Voter Protection Hotline (1-877-523-2792)
Lawyers' Committe Hotline (1-800-OUR-VOTE / 1-800-687-8683)
or go to www.OurVoteLive.orgto report or follow irregularities.
UPDATE x2
Some additional information from RFK Jr.:
Heads up!!!!! RFK, Jr. Sends another warning!
http://www.progressiveblue.com/...
Some additional links to help!
No Voter Left Behind!
No More Stolen Elections!