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Federal |
Condition |
California |
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No. |
Required? |
Yes in statewide elections if work schedule will prevent employee from voting on their own time.
(Cal. Elec. Code Sec 1655) |
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Paid/Unpaid? |
Paid on election day for voting time if requested two days in advance as required.
Unpaid if advance notice not given.
Election officer service is unpaid time off.
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Reasons for leave? |
Time off to vote in statewide elections or to serve as an election officer. |
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Duration? |
Up to 2 hours for voting. All day, if required, for election officers.
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Guaranteed return to work? |
Yes. Discipline or discharge prohibited for participation or request for these activities. |
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Guaranteed job assignment?
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Yes. |
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Employer verification? |
Ballot stub for voting time. No verification provisions for election officers. |
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Penalties for failure to comply? |
State court action. Labor Commissioner can order pay for time off.
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