It is a reality of impaneling a jury that many prospective jurors prefer not to serve for fear of losing their job. However, federal law provides that in federal court "no employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate or coerce any permanent employee by reason of such employee's jury service...in any court of the United States." 28 U.S. Code Sec. 1875. Many states have similar protections. Penalties for violations are severe. States differ on whether the employer must pay the employee during jury service. Example: Mass. law requires full pay for first 3 days of jury service. Refer to www.paycor.com.
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