Time Off to Vote Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2019)
Time Off to Vote Act
This bill entitles an employee to two hours of paid leave on the day of a federal election in order to vote.
The employer may determine the two-hour period, excluding any lunch break or other break.
Taking such leave shall not result in the employee losing accrued employment benefits.
The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with the right to take such leave or for an employer to discriminate against an employee for taking such leave.
The bill makes it unlawful for any employer to retaliate against an employee for (1) opposing any practice made unlawful by this bill; (2) filing a charge, or instituting or causing to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this bill; or (3) testifying or preparing to testify in an inquiry or proceeding relating to such leave.
The bill specifies penalties for employers who violate these provisions.
What just happenedJan 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jan 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House