Policy 4F.1 Participation in Political Activity

Employees Time Off to Vote Minnesota Statutes 204A.36

"Every employee who is entitled to vote at any statewide general election or at any election to fill a vacancy in the office of representative in congress is entitled to absent him/herself from his/her work for the purpose of voting during the forenoon of such election day without penalty or deduction from his/her salary or wages on account of such absence."

Employees wishing to vote must arrange for time off in advance so as to minimize the disruption of the department's normal activities.

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History:

07.2001 Adopted

10.2013 Aligned policy