Employers across Antigua are legally required to provide workers with four hours of paid time off to cast their votes on the day of the St. Philip North by-election, according to Antigua.news.
The provision ensures that all eligible voters in the constituency have a reasonable opportunity to participate in the democratic process, regardless of their work schedules or employment obligations.
Under Antiguan electoral law, employers are obligated to accommodate this requirement, and workers should not face penalties or loss of pay for exercising their right to vote during the designated four-hour window.
The St. Philip North by-election is an important civic event for the constituency, and electoral authorities are urging both employers and employees to be aware of this legal obligation ahead of polling day.
