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628: US Employee Voter Leave & Obligations for Employers
October 30, 2024
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With the United States presidential election right around the corner, people are expected to vote in record numbers this year. For employers, this raises the issue of what obligations employers have to provide with regard to voting leave for employees. Listen as we provide insight on these requirements. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)
Guest Speaker: Tiffany Releford (email) (Ice Miller LLP)
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