Is it legal for employers to pressure employees for political contributions?
148854
NO! Not only is it illegal, it is imoral, unethical, and downright sleazy.
491870
If the funding is from a corporation...YES (but legally this is called "lobbying")\nIf the funding is from an individual donor... NO  .... its called answering your constituents.\nIf the funds are from a foreign country's government...YES its called treason !
252294
There are state and federal laws protecting employees from this type of activities.  Look in your break room for the law posters.  I've gone through this as a manager with a couple employees who were doing this.  Take this to your HR person immediately.  They will do everything they can to correct this issue so you do not have to take it to a state or federal agency.  If you can't/won't help you then take it to one of those agencies and inform them that your company wouldn't correct the situation when it was brought to their attention.
945437
I believe it varies from state to state. In my state (MN) the employer must give you time off to vote without any penalty. Of course, this doesn't mean you can go vote then go out for breakfast after, and think you won't get in trouble. \n\nUnfortunately, there really isn't much you can do about it now. If you couldn't get out to vote, they won't let you now. The best you can do is find out what the laws are in your area so you are better prepared for the next election.
872137
By law, employers are required to give employees time to vote.  And early voting is permitted. \n\nI do think Saturday election days would bring more people to the polls.  Many people end up missing the deadline because of work, traffic, etc.
109421
No employer can force you to fill this out.  You need to get in touch with the EEOC if you feel strongly about not filling it out.
1160358
Yes it is legal, as long as the employer is willing to compensate the employee for the work rendered.  However, it should also be noted that a person's productivity level goes down if fully exhausted, i mean, he can work 7 days straight, but did he really work (in the true sense of the word)?  There should be a good monitoring tool to measure the quality of his output.
382484
Politicians, by their very nature, tend make decisions based on self-interest, not based on whether it's right for the people. In the most extreme form, they do things for PERSONAL GAIN, at worst to use their political influence to bring them huge sums of money.
697661
It depends on what State your in.   The laws vary from State to State.  In most cases, if there is misrepresentation on the employer's part you should be OK.   Signed Contracts are legal and binding.   Why would someone want to force a person to work who does not want to?
799254
You should request your employer that you intend to vote. He is liable to grant you leave.
646159
When employees vote in labor unions, they give the unions the right to speak for them. So when a union steals their money, gives union officials huge raises or contributes millions to political candidates with your union dues money, you have no rights to object.\n\nUnions also set up "union shops" whereby in order to work at a company you must join the union.  Very few entities in the US can have this kind of monopoly.\n\nLately the UAW has given away retiree benefits to protect current employees' benefits. So the retirees paid dues faithfully for 30-40 years only to be sold out by the hand they fed for years.\n\nIn the end labor unions probably provide less value for the money spent than anything on earth, They've ruined the US steel and airline industries and they're theatening to do the same thing to the domestic auto industry unless the workers take charge and throw them out.
875240
I think it's a great idea! Clean election laws should be passed. No more special interest money flowing, but I'd still allow the average american to support a candidate by limiting contributions as they do now.\n\nThat means a CEO of a company can't give any more than what I can give. Under current law, a CEO can give his personal contributions but at the same time can also provide money through his company's PAC funds. Basically doubling what I can give.\n\nFunds distributive to a candidate should be limited, but is match base on contributions received by individuals only. He can sink all his own money into it, but that money is not matched.\n\nAs a union member of a national union that supports these types of election reforms, it gives the power back to the people.\n\nPeople need to be able to voice themselves through contributions!
779296
NO.\nFBT is levied only on those fringe benfits which are shared by company with the employees.
332811
It's legal. What's illegal is if the possible employees get discriminated against because of their answers
521707
It is possible just depends upon how much "heart" the company has towards their employees.\n\nDifferent situations are seen with different eyes.  Some would see it as you being very uncooperative, and would refuse your request no matter what.\n\nOthers if you can make an argument compelling enough would weigh the costs of your situation against the companies needs and possibly consider not moving you as an option.\n\nSo...make a good argument, and hopefully you work for a good boss that has some compassion for his employees and would go to bat for you higher up the ladder.\n\nGood luck,  Dave.
943555
it is usually volunteers from both main parties.  Electioneering and campaigning is illegal within 100 feet of polling places.
168297
First of all, ask your boss.\nThen, I may seek help from the labour union.