California Employers: Post PTO for Voting Notice by Oct. 26
With Election Day (Nov. 5) fast approaching, California employers have a key compliance task to address beforehand: They must post a notice informing employees of their right to paid time off to vote by Oct. 26. Here’s a quick recap of what employers need to know and four steps they should take to ensure they are in compliance. Posting Requirement Under California Elections Code Section 14001, employers are required to post a notice to employees that explains their rights to take time off for voting. This notice must be posted at least 10 days before a statewide election—meaning employers must have the notice up by Saturday, Oct. 26. The notice can be displayed in the workplace or in a location visible to employees as they enter or exit the work premises. Employers can download a sample notice from the California Secretary of State’s website, and they can also call the Elections Division at 916-657-2166 to order posters. Paid Time Off for Voting California employees are eli...