Yesterday's Oklahoman has an article about getting time off from work to vote.
Oklahoma employers are obligated to allow employees time off to vote during the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. polling. Employees must notify their employers the day before Election Day though. The article states that:
Oklahoma employers are obligated to allow employees time off to vote during the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. polling. Employees must notify their employers the day before Election Day though. The article states that:
Employers can select the times allowed for voting and are required to notify employees when they can head to the polls, he said. Employers can even alter workplace hours for the day, giving all employees time to vote.Employers that don't follow the election statute face a misdemeanor charge and fines between $50 and $100.
