Time off to vote policy

This policy requires employees be given time off to vote.

Type

Enterprise

Applies To

City Council Departments

Synopsis

Minnesota law gives workers who are eligible to vote the right to be absent from work for the amount of time needed to appear at their polling place, cast a ballot and return to work. Employees who are not able or do not wish to vote before or after their regular work hours may vote during working hours. Time off for voting is granted without penalties or reductions in pay, personal leave, or vacation time.

History

Last Revised: 2000

Keywords

Time off, voting, elections

Links

Minnesota State Statute, 204C.04 Employees; Time Off to Vote.

Administering Department

City Clerk's Office

Contact us

Elections & Voter Services

City Clerk's Office

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Elections & Voter Services
980 Hennepin Ave. E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414

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