With Election Day looming on Tuesday, Nov. 3, entertainment companies are moving to make it a paid company holiday. It’s currently a civic holiday only in certain states , while in California employees without sufficient time to vote must be allowed two hours off with pay.
ICM also is encouraging volunteerism. On July 2, the agency announced the holiday as part of a new voter turnout initiative, with CEO Chris Silbermann"encouraging our young and able-bodied workforce to volunteer as election workers."