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These companies will give employees paid leave to work the polls

The election is fast approaching, but 58 percent of regular poll workers are over the age of 60, leading to rising concerns over who will fill in for these vulnerable employees during the pandemic. To help with the poll worker shortage, both Old Navy and Tory Burch will offer employees paid leave to work at voting places on election day.

In a statement, Tory Burch representatives said, “Democracy requires participation, and we each need to play a role. We each need to step up and exercise our civic duty. However, employers need to make it possible for us to do so.”

Of Old Navy’s 50,000 field employees, 64 percent are 18 to 29 years old. The company wants this key underrepresented age group not only to get out and exercise their civic duty but also to help others cast their ballot.

Regardless, NBC News reports that experts are increasingly worried about a poll worker shortage on November 3. A shortage means longer polling lines and a tougher time casting your ballot.

If you would like to become a poll worker this election, please visit the Work Elections website. We also encourage you to check out your state’s vote-in mailing laws to reduce pressure on polling places on election day.

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To vote or not to vote? Some Facts on Why You Should

If you’re on the fence about exercising your civil liberties or you are a passionate advocate for democratic participation, here are some facts that demonstrate why your vote matters! 1. A single vote can make a difference. It can feel like the actions of one person are insignificant in a sea of citizens, but over the past 20 years, more than a dozen races were decided by a single vote or ended in a tie.

2. More companies are giving employees flexibility to exercise their civic

duty. In 2014, 35 percent of people didn’t vote because of a scheduling conflict, but companies in 22 states are required to provide paid time off to vote. If your state isn’t one of them, registering for a mail-in ballot is an effective and quick way to still make your voice heard. 3. Mail-in capabilities are expanding. Whether due to pandemic concerns or other mobility issues, it’s not always easy to go wait in line at your local polling station. Fortunately, more states are allowing citizens to vote by mail and five are even mandating it. 4. Online resources make registration all the more easy. With the ease of the internet, you can now register to vote in 39 states and easily check your voter registration online. In some states, you can even check to see when your ballot was counted if you mailed it in. •MJ

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