National elections are approaching and some Texas employees may be entitled to paid time off to vote in that election. The Texas Election Code makes it a Class C misdemeanor for an employer to refuse to allow an employee to be absent from work on election day for purpose of attending the polls to vote.
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Breaking News: Federal Court Enjoins NMB from Conducting Representation Election
A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas has enjoined the National Mediation Board from conducting a union representation election involving the passenger-service employees of a major air carrier and the Communication Workers of America. You can read the TRO here.
Mid-Term Elections Approach: Texas Employer’s Obligation to Provide Employees Time Off to Vote
The mid-term elections are approaching. Today I want to take the opportunity for a brief refresher on the Texas legal requirement for providing employee time off to vote. Under certain circumstances, Texas employers may be required to give employees paid-time off to vote. As I wrote about last year:
The Texas Election Code makes it a
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Texas Employers May be Required to Give Employees Paid Time Off to Vote
As we approach local elections, it is good to remember that Texas law may require an employer to provide an employee with paid time off to vote. The Texas Election Code makes it a Class C misdemeanor for an employer to refuse to allow an employee to be absent from work on election day for purpose…