Voting Laws
By Kevin M. Mosher • Oct 31, 2014
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MN |
WI |
IL |
SD |
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Req. employers to provide time off? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, only if the polls are not open for at least two hours before or after the employee’s hours of work |
Yes, but only if the polls are not open for at least two hours before or after the employee’s hours of work |
How much time? |
As much time as is necessary for the employee to vote |
Up to 3 hours |
Up to 2 hours |
Up to 2 hours |
Is the time off work paid? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Can I request that employees provide advance notice of if and when they intend to vote during working hours? |
Yes, but you cannot require it as a condition for time off to vote |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, but you cannot require it as a condition for time off to vote |
Can I decide when the employees takes the time off work to vote? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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