Twitter in June said it was giving its employees a paid day off on Election Day, adding that all national election days that fall on a weekday will be a paid day off going forward. The Coca-Cola Company told its employees that Election Day, Nov. 3, will be a paid holiday for all U.S.-based employees. Big Number700+: That’s the number of companies that have joined the nonpartisan “Time to Vote” movement and have committed to giving employees time off. Participation includes giving employees access to and information about early voting or vote-by-mail options, offering paid time off on Election Day or making it a day without meetings. Further ReadingTime to Vote Movement Gains Unprecedented Momentum Ahead of 2020 U.S. ElectionApple Will Give Employees Paid Time Off To Vote, Including Retail Workers, Report Says (Forbes)

Source: Forbes September 11, 2020 16:52 UTC