Georgia Amends Rules for Time Off for Voting
08/03/23
Author: ADP Admin/Tuesday, August 1, 2023/Categories: Compliance Corner
Georgia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 129) that amends the rules governing an employee’s entitlement to time off to vote in elections. The changes take effect July 1, 2023.
The details
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Existing Law
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Effective July 1, 2023
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Each employee must, upon reasonable notice to their employer, be permitted to take any necessary time off to vote in any municipal, county, state, or federal political party primary or election for which such employee is qualified and registered to vote on the day on which such primary or election is held. However, the time off must not exceed two hours.
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Each employee must, upon reasonable notice to their employer, be permitted to take any necessary time off to vote in any municipal, county, state, or federal political party primary or election for which such employee is qualified and registered to vote either on one of the days that are designated for advance in-person voting or on the day on which such primary or election is held. However, the time off must not exceed two hours.
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If the hours of work of the employee commence at least two hours after the opening of the polls or end at least two hours prior to the closing of the polls, then the time off for voting isn’t available.
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This provision is repealed.
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The employer may specify the hours during which the employee may be absent.
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No changes.
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Next steps
- Review policies and practices to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 129.
- Train supervisors on the changes.
Please contact your ADP Service Representative with any questions.