07 Oct Employee Leave For Voting – Election Date is Tuesday, November 5th
As election time approaches, employers can prepare for employees to request time off to vote. Although federal law does not require employers to provide employees with time off for voting, legal obligations may vary by locality. As of 2024, over half of U.S. states and the District of Columbia require employers to provide time off for employees to vote in general elections.
While most states have the same voting leave laws as in previous years, Connecticut’s voting leave expired on June 30, 2024.
| Locations that mandate providing time off for voting (paid or unpaid) | Locations that don’t mandate providing any time off to vote |
| See Orange on Map | See Blue on Map |
| Alabama | Connecticut |
| Alaska | Delaware |
| Arizona | Florida |
| Arkansas | Hawaii |
| California | Idaho |
| Colorado | Indiana |
| District of Columbia | Louisiana |
| Georgia | Maine |
| Illinois | Michigan |
| Iowa | Mississippi |
| Kansas | Montana |
| Kentucky | New Hampshire |
| Maryland | New Jersey |
| Massachusetts | North Carolina |
| Minnesota | North Dakota |
| Missouri | Oregon |
| Nebraska | Pennsylvania |
| Nevada | Rhode Island |
| New Mexico | South Carolina |
| New York | Vermont |
| Ohio | Virginia |
| Oklahoma | Washington |
| South Dakota | |
| Tennessee | |
| Texas | |
| Utah | |
| West Virginia | |
| Wyoming | |
| Wisconsin |
Specific requirements may vary by state, but many of these voting leave laws address the following:
- If employee leave must be paid
- If there is a notice requirement for employers
- If employers can designate the hours during which employees may be absent to vote
Employers should familiarize themselves with voting leave laws that apply to them and be prepared to comply with state and local requirements. Find answers to common questions about voting in the United States:
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