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Major U.S. Banks Offer Paid Leave for Voting

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup encourage civic participation by allowing employees time off to vote.

Overview

  • The three largest U.S. banks have reminded employees of their paid leave policy for voting in the presidential election.
  • JPMorgan Chase emphasizes the importance of working across political lines and the peaceful transfer of power.
  • Citigroup provides U.S. workers with three hours of paid leave to cast their ballots, highlighting respect for diverse views.
  • Bank of America has maintained a similar voting leave policy since 2020, recently reminding employees of this benefit.
  • Collectively, these banks employ nearly 760,000 people globally, including significant numbers in the U.S.