The Guyana Elections Fee (GECOM) is reminding employers that they’re legally required to permit staff time without work to vote within the upcoming Basic and Regional Elections, scheduled for September 1, 2025.
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In a press release, GECOM cited Part 81 (1) of the Illustration of the Individuals Act, which mandates that every one employers should allow eligible workers—besides these voting by proxy—to be absent from work for an inexpensive interval to forged their ballots.
“There should be no deduction in pay or any type of penalty for time taken off to vote,” the Fee stated, noting that voting is a constitutional proper.
GECOM additionally urged workers to talk with their employers prematurely to rearrange their time without work and safe the mandatory approvals.
Failure to adjust to the legislation constitutes an election offence. Employers who deny employees the chance to vote—both instantly or by way of intimidation or undue affect—can face fines of as much as GYD $65,000 and 6 months’ imprisonment.
GECOM is encouraging all residents to make the mandatory preparations to make sure they’re able to train their proper to vote on Election Day.
