Is an employer bound to provide time for an employee to vote on Election Day?
Full Question:
According to Maine law, is an employer bound to provide time for an employee to vote on Election Day?
07/24/2009 |
Category: Election Laws |
State: Maine |
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Answer:
In Maine, there is no state law regarding employee time off to vote. However, the public policy of all the states is to encourage voting in elections. An employer’s denial of an employee’s request to take time off to vote is therefore a violation of the state’s public policy.
