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Jury Duty Policy

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If you receive a summons or other notice requiring you to report for Jury Duty, inform your supervisor immediately and provide your supervisor with a copy of your notice to report for Jury Duty.

If you wish to serve on Jury Duty as specified in the notice, report as required. If you have personal or work priorities that limit your ability to serve, see your supervisor for his or her help in supporting your claims should you want the Companys assistance in this matter.

Salaried employees can receive up to three days regular pay per year for actual time served on Jury Duty. Employees may keep any payment received from the Court for Jury Duty and have no obligation to return any payment to the Company or permit the Company to offset those payments from up to three days payment per year for actual time served on Jury Duty.

At the end of each day of Jury Duty, notify your Supervisor of your status. Most Jury Duty is for one day or less unless you sit on an actual trial. Therefore, your report to your supervisor is especially important on the first day of any required Jury Duty.

If required to sit on a trial, an employee serving on a jury should contact his or her supervisor daily to advise the supervisor of his or her status and the projected end of the jury duty.

As with all Company policies, this one is subject to modification, in whole or in part, required by any changes in local, state, or federal statutes and laws. The Company may also modify this policy for its own purposes in whole or in part with 30 Days notice to Employees.

Your supervisor will give you a copy of this Jury Duty policy upon your giving him or her a copy of your Jury Duty notice. Please sign it and make two copies; one for you and the other for your personnel file with a copy of your Jury Duty notice attached.

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1. Jury Duty policy, as with other employee policies, is most effective when dealt with evenhandedly and promptly. Our suggestion is to have each employee sign a copy to reinforce the Companys providing the benefit of up to 3 days pay for Jury Duty service. This limits the exposure the Company has for longer service and hopefully will encourage your employees to avoid Jury Duty or serve the minimum term. If an Employee chooses to seek participation in a longer trial, then the financial responsibility rests with them after 3 days, supplemented somewhat by jury duty pay available from the governmental authority involved.

2. It is also important to emphasize in your employee policies, as this Jury Duty policy does, that government laws and statutes take precedence over your own and that these policies may change without notice to all concerned, including the Employee. By doing this, you take the edge off the bureaucratic feeling of these kind of documents and place the onus on government rules and statutes rather than on the Company.

3. Written Employee rules, such as this one, help avoid any prohibited discriminatory practices by clearly stating what the rules are requiring reporting the notice, payment rights, and reporting requirements by your employees. Keeping clear records by category simplifies any audit of employee practices so we recommend you not only place a copy of the signed policy and notice received by any employee in the employee file, but also put a duplicate set in a Jury Duty notice file.

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The Grinch in the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.


Does your employer have to pay you for jury duty in the state of Connecticut?

In Connecticut, employers are not legally required to pay employees for time spent on jury duty. However, many employers choose to provide some form of compensation, which can vary by company policy. Employees should check their employer's policy on jury duty pay and may also be entitled to take time off without penalty for their civic duty.


Is jury duty and jury summons the same?

You are summoned to jury duty. This means that you receive a jury summons to perform your jury duty.


Do you get paid while on jury duty?

Whether you get paid while on jury duty depends on the jurisdiction and your employer's policies. Many courts provide a nominal fee for jury service, but it may not match your regular salary. Some employers continue to pay employees during jury duty, while others do not. It's advisable to check local laws and your company's policy regarding jury duty compensation.


When do third shift workers take off work for jury duty?

On the DAYS they are compelled to report for jury duty.


Does jury duty count as work?

no Not under any LAW, but an employer may grant that in a contract or policy.


Do lawyers have to participate in jury duty?

No, lawyers do not have to participate in jury duty.


Can someone with asperger's have jury duty?

I have Aspergers and I have jury duty in a couple weeks.


Can lawyers serve on jury duty?

Yes, lawyers can serve on jury duty.


How to check if you missed jury duty?

To check if you missed jury duty, contact the court clerk's office or the jury duty coordinator in your jurisdiction. They can provide information on your jury duty status and any potential consequences for missing it.


What is the word for being called to jury duty?

You are "summoned" for jury duty, and once the jury members are chosen the jury panel is then "empaneled."


What should I do if I receive a jury duty summons and need legal advice - should I consult with a jury duty attorney?

If you receive a jury duty summons and need legal advice, it is recommended to consult with a lawyer who specializes in jury duty cases. They can provide guidance on your rights and options regarding jury duty.