In April 2020, District of Columbia enacted the Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2020 (the "Act") which grants all D.C. employees two hours of paid leave to vote in person. Although the Act was signed into law on April 27, 2020, its enactment was subject to the measure receiving funding under the fiscal 2021 budget and finance plan. Proskauer has received confirmation from a member of staff at the D.C. Council confirming that the Act was funded in the fiscal 2021 budget and became effective as of October 1, 2020.
DC Paid Voting Leave Law Funded in Time for Election Day
Proskauer | Nov 2020
Effective date: 10/1/20
Text of the measure
Model Notice
Time Off to Vote (updated for June 2024)
District of Columbia law requires employers to post this notice, which advises employees of provisions for taking paid administrative leave to vote in elections held in the District of Columbia and in other places where their employees are eligible to vote. This notice must be posted conspicuously at all sites where employees report to work and on the employers' website, if applicable
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