CA Workers Entitled To Take Time To Vote In March Election

CALIFORNIA — Workers in California are entitled by law to take up to two hours off to vote if they're unable to vote during off-work hours, the California Secretary of State reminded the public ahead of the March 3 presidential primary.

“Californians should make a plan now for how they will cast a ballot on Election Day,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla said in a statement. “Every registered voter has a right to cast their ballot before the polls close. If you can’t make it to your polling place outside of working hours, you have the right to take time off to vote, without a loss of pay.”

The law gives workers up to two hours off to vote, without a loss of pay. Workers are required to tell their employers two work days before the election if they need time off.

Employers in California are also required to post a visible notice telling employees about their voting rights at least 10 days before the election.

Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, and early voting locations are already open.

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