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It can be tricky for employers to make the call on whether or not to weigh in on politics at work, but there’s one issue that Vote.org hopes more HR leaders will champion this election year: civic participation.
Election-friendly workplaces. The voter registration non-profit recently launched a campaign asking companies to take action “in support of American voters,” including granting workers paid time off to vote. Research indicates that barriers such as childcare constraints or conflicting work schedules can impede voter turnout, and most states now require employers to give their employees time off to vote, whether paid or unpaid.
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