Voting in any type of election, from local elections to Federal elections, provides an important way to voice your opinions regarding elected leaders and overall policies; voting also helps you decide your own future by electing a person who might reflect your own views. The ability to vote exists as one of the most cherished Rights that many fought for, and died for over the centuries.
The federal election will take place on May 2, 2011.
The following summarizes an employer’s obligation to provide an employee time off, under the Canada Elections Act
· Any employee eligible to vote is entitled to three consecutive hours from work on election day
• Time off provided is at the convenience of the employer
· Time off provided must be paid. An employer cannot make a deduction from wages or impose a penalty on an employee for time taken off to vote
• There is no obligation to provide paid time off if an employee has three consecutive hours free from work within voting hours. For example an employee employed in Ontario (eastern Time Zone) scheduled to start work no earlier than 12:30 p.m. or who will finish work by 6:30 p.m. is not entitled to additional time off to vote.
If the right to vote no longer existed, the country would no longer survive as a democratic nation, but completely totalitarian. By not voting, you give away your right to influence the government overall.
• An employer is not required to provide three consecutive hours off during the middle of the day. To satisfy three consecutive hours, an employer may allow an employee to arrive at work later then the usual or to leave earlier.
Polling Stations will open and close ay the following local times:
TIME ZONE VOTING TIMES
Central Atlantic and Newfoundland 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Eastern 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Pacific 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mountain 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
If you need assistance or further information, do not hesitate to contact one of our Human Resources Professionals at HOTLINE TO HR, to assist you.
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