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As Election Day races toward us like a caffeinated squirrel, California employers must brush up on the state voting leave law. Yes, folks, your employees can take time off to vote, and they don’t even need to bring back a souvenir! Here’s the lowdown, straight from California Election Code section 14000:

As a child, I was told that there were three topics you should never discuss at a dinner party: religion, politics, and money. While you may or may not agree with this advice, what’s your opinion about discussing politics in the workplace? With national attention on the upcoming election, California employers need to revisit the dos and don’ts when it comes to politics and understand employee rights and protections.

On the cusp of the November 2020 election, employers may wonder what rights employees have with respect to taking time off for voting, bringing political ideology to the workplace, and engaging in political activities. Given the national attention on racial equity and justice, many employers have also contemplated promoting their political views as an organization, either internally or to the public. To ensure you are not infringing on employee rights, below are important considerations to keep in mind as Election Day approaches.

Election Day is Tuesday November 6, 2018, and the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what employers need to know.