Anon Why is Election Day Tuesday not a National Holiday? I feel disenfranchised, I have to work. (QRV)
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Anon Why is Election Day Tuesday not a National Holiday? I feel disenfranchised, I have to work. (QRV)
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[–] 26220604? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Check the local laws.
Polling places have extended hours, and it may be
legalcompulsory for employers to allow time off during the day to vote.[–] 26223622? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
And to help people out. Here is each state's law. https://www.workplacefairness.org/voting-rights-time-off-work?state=AL#AL
Ignore the people talking like they are lawyers and implying that your employer HAS to give you time off. The law is on a per-state basis and different requirements for each state.
[–] 26223688? ago
Fantastic comment.
[–] 26220253? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
So happy I voted by mail weeks ago.
And can't wait to do it in person on Tuesday!
[–] 26220474? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
KEK
[–] 26220321? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I've often wondered this. We have whole days off to remember someone was born but somehow have to figure out how to work going into the polls and possibly waiting for a long time into our schedules. Something isn't right about that.
[–] 26221377? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Agree
[–] 26220354? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Take off. I took off Tuesday AND Wednesday just to bask in the gloriousness of Term #2.
[–] 26220616? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
You've heard of the blue flu for cops?
Call in with the Red Flu for MAGA!
[–] 26221358? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's not legal for your employer. They have to give you time to vote, and/or can't punish you for doing it.
[–] 26223645? ago
Do you know what state OP works in? That's the only way your statement can be accurate. The requirements differ per state. Some states don't require time off at all.
[–] 26220917? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's voter suppression! Lol
[–] 26220523? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You can probably figure that out, anon
[–] 26225939? ago
I believe it's a law that your employer has to let you off work to vote. Check!