With the November 3, 2026, general election approaching, California employers have an important compliance deadline. Under California Elections Code section 14001, employers must post a notice informing employees of their right to take time off to vote at least 10 days before a statewide election. This year, employers must post the required notice by Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Employers should also ensure that managers and human resources personnel understand their obligations concerning employee voting leave.
California employers must display the required "Time Off to Vote" notice in a conspicuous location at the workplace or somewhere employees can see it when entering or leaving work.
The California Secretary of State provides free, downloadable notices in multiple languages on its Time Off to Vote Notices webpage.
To prepare for the upcoming election, employers should:
Under California Elections Code section 14000, employees who do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote in a statewide election may be entitled to time off to vote. Employers should keep the following requirements in mind:
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