Skyline photo of Manhattan, NY
Cyclists ride along the pedestrian path of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on a clear day. The bridge’s iconic stone towers and suspension cables frame the scene, while the Manhattan Bridge and East River are visible to the left. City buildings rise in the background, and several pedestrians walk in the distance.
everyday people crossing at intersection in NYC
Street scene in New York City’s Little Italy, with a man on a bicycle in the foreground riding through an intersection. Pedestrians cross the street near outdoor tables at Caffe Napoli, which is decorated with holiday lights and greenery. Nearby, the restaurant Puglia and a row of historic buildings with fire escapes line the background under a pale sky.
NY Skyline at dusk
November 4, 2024

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LEGAL UPDATE
November 4, 2024

New York’s Voting Leave Law

With elections approaching on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, New York employers must comply with the state’s voting leave law. Under N.Y. Election Law § 3-110(1), employers must provide “sufficient time” for employees to vote. However, per § 3-110(2), employers aren’t required to offer leave if an employee has four consecutive voting hours outside work hours or enough time between their shift and poll closure. New York law mandates up to two hours of paid voting leave at the start or end of a shift, with employees needing to notify employers 2 to 10 working days before the election.

Employers must also post a notice about this law at least 10 working days before each election, displayed conspicuously at the workplace until polls close. To stay compliant, employers might consider making this notice a regular part of their compliance postings.

Outside Legal Counsel LLP can assist employers make sure they are in compliance with the law.  Reach out to us for a consultation.  

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