Does your employer do this?

[BainsBane]

I just got this email from my employer. My understanding is that the law requires employers to do this, though I could be wrong, but how many do?


To: University employees

From: Kathryn F. Brown, Vice President, Office of Human Resources

Re: Upcoming election
Election Day is less than two weeks away. Predictions are for a good turnout, which means you may face long lines when you go to the polls, so please plan ahead.

As a University of Minnesota employee, you may take necessary time from work on Election Day, without penalty or reduction from your pay, to appear at your polling place, cast a ballot, and return to work. To ensure continuation of services, please communicate with your supervisor in advance about time you will take away from work.

If you have questions about where to vote, what to bring to the polls, or how to register on Election Day, visit the University’s online Voter Guide. This website includes a link to the Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder.

Please take advantage of these resources and be sure to vote on November 6.

[EC]

1. No most employers don't tell you

but yes it's the law that you be allowed to vote.

[FSogol]

2. My company gives us a hour off (paid) on election day for voting.

You can use it in the morning, evening, or around your lunch hour.

[HopeHoops]

3. Now THERE is an example of an employer encouraging everyone to do their civic duty.

That's wonderful.

[BainsBane]

5. Yes, I'm happy there

They are great on a number of issues.

[HopeHoops]

8. Damn are you lucky.

[RebelOne]

4. When I was employed (was laid off in 2010),

I would leave work an hour early on election day with no penalty. The owner of the company was a well-known Democrat. He was campaign finance manager for John Edwards.

[LisaL]

6. No.

[RagAss]

7. We get however long it takes to vote.