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Discussing Voting Rights and Why Your Vote Matters with Donita Judge, Associate Executive Director, Center for Constitutional...

In this episode, guest host Caitlan McCafferty goes on record with Donita Judge, Associate Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, to discuss the work of the Center, voting rights, and how eligible voters...more

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How to Handle Politics in 2020

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The past eight months have been unique to say the least.  In a matter of weeks, employees started working from home, businesses drastically changed their business models, and employers figured out how to balance health...more

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New York State Election Law Reverts Back to Two Hour Paid Time Off Requirement

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  Last year, as part of the New York State FY 2020 Budget, Section 3-110 of the New York State Election Law was amended to increase the amount of paid time off that employees could take to vote in any...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Much at Stake for Coloradans in Next Week’s Odd-Year Election

With next year’s presidential election on the horizon, it is easy for voters to overlook next week’s odd-year election. On Tuesday, November 5, Colorado voters will select local government officials and school board members,...more

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New York State Election Leave Amendments

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Last month New York Governor Cuomo approved amendments to the state’s election laws that provide employees with up to three hours of paid leave on election days. In order to qualify, employees must be registered to vote and...more

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Reminder to Post New York State Election Leave Notices

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As we discussed here, New York State passed an amendment to its election leave law as part of the state’s 2020 budget. This law is now in effect and provides that: (i) registered voters must be granted leave of up to three...more

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Election Day Is Tomorrow: Know Your Voting Leave Requirements

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The November 6 midterm elections are highly charged and anticipated for myriad reasons. Navigating the statutes governing voting leave rights should be top of mind for all employers. ...more

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Making Your Employees’ Votes Count: Employer Obligations on Election Day

With just days to go before the 2018 midterm elections, candidates are sending out their final pleas for voters’ endorsements and employers are taking steps to ensure that their employees have the ability to voice their...more

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Have You Reviewed Your State’s Voting Leave Laws?

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Today is Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, marking less than a full calendar week until the polls open across the country for the 2018 elections. (This, of course, doesn’t include the many states that offer some form of early...more

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Employers: Get Out the Vote!

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On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, registered Massachusetts voters have the opportunity to elect candidates for state and federal office and decide statewide ballot questions. While early voting has already begun, there is still...more

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Calif. AG Says SB 415 Applies to Charter Cities and Local School Districts Governed by Charter Cities - California Voter...

Last week, Attorney General Xavier Becerra opined that the California Voter Participation Rights Act, also known as SB 415, applies to charter cities and school districts governed by charter cities. In the second opinion...more

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The Basics: Municipal Election Laws

Nationwide, states are seeing an uptick in voter participation. California’s election officials are now preparing for a turnout surge as the state’s June 7 presidential primary nears. Over the last three months, more...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Holds States and Localities May Continue to Draw Voting Districts Based on Total Population

Total population, however, may not be the only standard upon which voting areas can be based - This week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision in Evenwel v. Abbott clarifying that state and local...more

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