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Time off to vote and posting requirement
October 3, 2024 / By Tracy Rickett, HR Generalist / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This is a reminder that New York State employees are eligible for up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they do not have “sufficient time to vote.” An employee is deemed to have “sufficient time to vote” if an employee has four consecutive hours to vote either from the opening of the polls to the beginning of their work shift, or four consecutive hours between the end of a working shift and the closing of the polls.
An employee must notify their employer at least two working days prior to their intention to take paid time off to vote, but not more than ten working days.
Not less than ten working days before every election, every employer shall post the time off to vote notice in the place of work where employees can see it. The notice shall be kept posted until the close of the polls on election day. Employees who work remotely should be provided with the notice electronically.
Click here to download the time off to vote notice.
If you have any questions regarding the time off to vote and posting requirements, please contact Tracy Rickett, HR Generalist, at tracyrickett@unyumc.org or 315-898-2017.