The Time Off to Vote Act would require employers with 25 or more employees to provide at least two consecutive hours of paid leave when an employee requests time to vote in a federal election. The leave could also be used to return a mailed ballot in person or for another voting-related activity. Employers could choose when the leave is taken, including during early voting when allowed under state law. The bill bars employers from interfering with this leave or retaliating against employees who use it or take related action. It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
If you are an employee covered by the bill, you could request two consecutive paid hours for voting-related activities during a federal election. Your employer could set the time, but breaks would not count toward the two hours. State and local rules that provide more leave or better terms would remain in place. The bill would take effect with the first federal election after enactment.
The bill would require covered employers to provide paid leave. No publicly available information on total expenses.
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