Massachusetts S1296 ensures employees can take time off to vote without losing pay.

Massachusetts S1296, also known as "An Act protecting the right to time off for voting," mandates that employers allow employees to take time off to vote without losing pay. Employers must provide time off at the beginning or end of the regular working shift, unless mutually agreed otherwise. Employees must give at least three days' notice if they need more time than is available outside of working hours. Employers who fail to comply face penalties, including paying the employee a full day’s pay. The Fair Labor Division of the attorney general’s Office oversees enforcement.

Massachusetts S1296 ensures employees can take time off to vote without losing pay.

Massachusetts S1296, also known as "An Act protecting the right to time off for voting," mandates that employers allow employees to take time off to vote without losing pay. Employers must provide time off at the beginning or end of the regular working shift, unless mutually agreed otherwise. Employees must give at least three days' notice if they need more time than is available outside of working hours. Employers who fail to comply face penalties, including paying the employee a full day’s pay. The Fair Labor Division of the attorney general’s Office oversees enforcement.