Canada’s Federal Election: What Employers Need to Know About Employee Time Off to Vote
Canadians are headed to the polls for a general election on October 21, 2019. As is the case with provincial elections, employers have certain obligations to permit employees who are qualified electors (Canadian citizens over the age of 18) to vote in federal elections. These obligations are not always understood, particularly by employees who may mistakenly believe they have a right to time off with pay even if their schedules permit them to vote without missing work.
