On June 2, election day will be held, where people will vote for the positions of president, senators, federal and local councils, governorships and mayors. There are a number of legal scenarios so that everyone can exercise their right to vote.
The first aspect that the LFT points out for voting day is that the date is a mandatory day of rest, so people are not required to provide services that day and must be paid their full salary. The legislator's intention is to promote citizen participation and that work is not a reason not to exercise their electoral right.
If any worker comes to work during election day, they must pay in exchange for additional monetary compensation, the normal wage plus the payment of a double wage for working on a mandatory day of rest, which in practical terms translates into a triple payment.
June 2 is a Sunday, so if they work, in addition to the triple wage payment, workers would be entitled to a Sunday bonus equivalent to 25% of the ordinary daily wage.
Even with the payment of salaries and the corresponding premium, employers must allow sufficient time for employees to go to the polls, otherwise the rights of citizens to vote would be limited.
Finally, the only case contemplated by the LFT is the imposition of sanctions ranging from $5,428 to $162,855, fines that can be applied for each affected employee.
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