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  • To go to your kid's school
  • Time off to vote
    Some states have laws that ensure that workers can take time off to vote. Of course, if you tell your boss that you're taking time off to vote, make sure that you do vote. It's always a good idea to keep proof that you voted that you can give your boss. Check to see if your state has any laws:
  • Time off for victims of crime and domestic violence
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