Voting

UC San Diego can provide paid time off for voting in local, state, and federal elections.

Non-exempt employees can receive up to 2 hours leave with pay to vote in a local, state, or federal election if they do not have time to vote outside of working hours. Any additional time off is without pay.

If you need to take time off to vote, you must:

• Take the time at the beginning or end of your regular work shift (whichever allows the most time for voting and the least time off work), unless otherwise agreed.
• Give your manager 2 working days notice.

Download notices for posting: State law requires employers to post a notice 10 days before a statewide election about taking paid leave to vote. Departments should post a notice either in the workplace or where it can be seen by employees as they enter or exit. Use these links to download signs:

• Time Off to Vote (PDF) - English
• Tiempo Libre Para Votar (PDF) - Spanish