A provincial election has been called in British Columbia for
October 24, 2020. Although this year's election falls on a
Saturday, many employees may find that their work schedules
conflict with regular voting hours. Below is a brief overview of
British Columbia's Election Act and an employee's
entitlement to vote.
Taking the Time to Vote
Section 74 of the BC Election Act provides that
employees are entitled to four consecutive hours free from work to
vote in a provincial election. Come Saturday, October 24th, this
means employers must take steps to ensure that all employees that
wish to cast their ballot in person are given a four-hour window
between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to do so.
