My employer makes accomodations for daytime employees when they are on jury duty (i.e., hiring a temp to replace them, excusing them from coming to the office, etc.), however, I am being asked to come to the office after serving on a jury all day. Is this legal?
2006-12-29 12:00:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Although each state has different rules you should advise your employer that most states have inacted legislation to prevent discrimination when serving on Jury Duty. You may want to check the rules for your state and county so you know where you stand and can quote it to your employer if necessary. Serving on a Jury is considered work and that by demanding you report after serving during the day to work at night, but exempting others who are on the day shift can make them liable for a discrimination lawsuit. No it is not jury tampering, like suggested in a previous answer, but you may want to advise the judge of your employers actions and if your employer insists on you reporting for work at 4:00 pm then the judge may want to excuse you from Jury Duty or have the judge contact your employer directly. If your employer retailiates for this action or your service on Jury Duty, you have a very good lawsuit.
2006-12-29 20:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by zarabeth2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know what type of work you are doing in the office at night. If its something that requires alertness then you definitely should be off from work. If not, it may be a toss up.
Why not just ask the court if you should report to work at night?
2006-12-29 13:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are being ASKED to come in to work, surely you can tell them you've had a full day, and bring something from the clerk of court as your proof.
If your employer 'demands' that you report for work, then you can start questioning the legality of it.
2006-12-29 12:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your employer should maker accommodations for your shift. Also, you should get paid for the day as well. What if you were sequestered or something. Your employer is required by law to pay you and excuse your absence as you perform your civic duty.
2006-12-30 10:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...jury duty was your work day...just bring the slip for duty to the timekeeper or payroll office.
2006-12-29 12:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not legal. Explain that to the judge and see what legal protections they offer. It would look like jury tampering.
2006-12-29 12:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋