Pennsylvania HB619 allows employees to take up to two hours of paid time off to vote in elections.
HB619 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to introduce a new article, Employee Voter Leave. It allows employees to take up to two hours of paid time off to vote, provided they give at least two days' notice. Employers must post a notice about this leave allowance at least ten days before an election. Employers cannot ask employees about their voting choices or political affiliations. If an employee fails to verify they voted after taking time off, employers can deduct wages. Employers who refuse to allow time off to vote face penalties of $100 to $500 per violation.
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