Ogletree outlines New York voting leave and workplace political speech rules ahead of Nov. 3 midterms
Key points
- New York Election Law Section 3-110 requires employers to give up to two hours of paid time off to vote if an employee lacks sufficient time outside working hours
- Insufficient time is defined as less than four consecutive hours between poll opening or closing and the shift
- New York polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the First Amendment generally does not stop private employers from disciplining political speech that breaches company policy
An Ogletree article says New York Election Law Section 3-110 requires employers to give up to two hours of paid time off to vote if an employee lacks sufficient time outside working hours. Time is considered insufficient if there are not four consecutive hours between poll opening or closing and the shift. Polls in New York are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The article also says the First Amendment generally does not stop private employers from disciplining political speech that breaches company policy. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Check employee shift times to determine whether up to two hours of paid voting leave must be provided
- Review policies on employee political speech
Original report: Ogletree ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.