Mandatory paid leave for private sector employees to vote tomorrowNewsAll private-sector companies are required to provide employees with leave to vote in the 2024 General Election, scheduled for tomorrow. This mandate was communicated through a circular from the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Labour. According to the circular, private companies must grant paid special leave to employees who submit a written request to vote. The duration of leave is to be determined based on the distance employees need to travel to reach their polling stations. If the travel distance is 40 kilometers or less, employees are to be granted a minimum of half a day off.

Source: Sunday Times November 13, 2024 12:00 UTC