New York City poll workers make hundreds of dollars on Election Day, according to the Board of Elections. The employees are paid $250 on Election Day and receive a stipend for any training they attended beforehand,

Thousands of poll workers across the Bay Area are gearing up for Election Day, Nov. 5. Several Bay Area counties have reported record numbers of people who want to work this election.

Workplaces and offices will feel emptier than usual on Election Day—and maybe for a few days after. Workers are taking sick days Tuesday while companies from Room & Board to Bank of America are closing stores or letting staff take time off to vote.

Election workers and volunteers have been working throughout the night to count ballots. The first set of rankings for the inaugural 12-team playoff will be released on Tuesday. Both players ended up getting technicals in Nuggets-Timberwolves.

In Minnesota and across the U.S., poll workers are being praised for stepping up during another big election. Administrators hope the goodwill inspires others to take on these roles in the next election cycle.