This template is a Voting Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment) (NY) that governs employees' entitlement to take leave from work to vote. It is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. For a non-jurisdictional employee handbook, see Employee Handbook. For an employee handbook supplement for New York employers containing customized workplace policies based on New York state and local laws, see Employee Handbook Supplement (NY). No federal law requires employers to provide voting leave. The template's language has been customized to comply with New York law. As a result, the text of this template differs from the non-jurisdictional Voting Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment). The drafting notes address issues under New York law. Local laws may require the employer to offer additional voting leave to employees. Therefore, you should check local laws for any voting leave requirements. For a full listing of ...