Workplace Voting Information
Workplace Voting Information This page provides employees with information to help navigate politics in the workplace and ensure that workers know the laws so they may pursue their right to vote on Election Day. It addresses questions workers may have when it comes to their political freedoms. 1. On which dates are elections held? The Voting […]
State Laws on Voting Leave Policy/Time Off to Vote
State Laws on Voting Rights and Time Off to Vote I’m scheduled to work on Election Day. Do I have a right to take time off from work to vote? Not necessarily. Getting time off to vote (voting leave policy) is an area of the law dealt with on a state-by-state basis. Depending on where […]
Registering To Vote and Other Information You Need To Know About Voting
Registering To Vote and Other Information You Need To Know About Voting The freedom and ability to vote is one of America’s most important political rights outside of the original Bill of Rights. The Voting Rights Act—combined with subsequent legislation such as the National Voter Registration Act, which requires state agencies to provide opportunities for voter registration—has […]
State Laws on Military Leave
State Laws on Military Leave This chart provides a state by state listing summarizing each state’s code or statute regarding military leave and a brief description of the code or statute. All states are included in the chart. Note: This chart covers only laws that apply to private employers. Some states have laws that apply […]
Disability Leave
Disability Leave If you are permanently or temporarily disabled, or have a serious health condition, you may have rights when it comes to taking leave from your job. The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with some state laws, give you legal rights to disability leave if you […]
School Related Parental Leave – State Laws
School Related Parental Leave – State Laws Ten states and the District of Columbia mandate that private employers give employees unpaid time off to attend activities at their child’s school or day-care. Eligibility and requirements for school-related leave laws vary. See below for more information by state. CaliforniaColoradoD.C.IllinoisLouisianaMassachusettsMinnesotaNevadaNorth CarolinaRhode IslandVermont California Employers with 25 or […]
Vacation Pay
Vacation Pay Federal law does not require that employers offer vacation time to their employees, though employers may choose to provide their employees with such benefits to prevent employee burnout and boost employee morale. Depending on the laws in your state regarding vacation pay, and your employer’s internal policy, how employers offer vacation time can […]
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Breastfeeding in the Workplace This page answers the following questions: Is there a federal law that protects breastfeeding moms in the workplace? Which states have laws on workplace breastfeeding rights? Who is entitled to reasonable break time and a space for expressing breast milk at work under the law? How do I request a break […]
Federal and State Paid Leave for COVID-19
Federal and State Paid Leave for COVID-19 We know many people have questions about federal and state law regarding COVID-19 and paid leave. These FAQs provide guidance on both areas. Is the FFCRA still in effect? No. The provisions in the FFCRA ended December 31, 2021. Do employees covered under the Healthcare ETS receive […]
Parental Leave
Parental Leave Parental leave is any leave taken by an employee for the birth, adoption or placement of a child. Parental leave can be taken as a form of Family Medical Leave, or any other leave provided by the employer. Pregnancy, or maternity leave, is a form of parental leave for pregnancy or childbirth and […]
