Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What are the rules for paying employees who are on jury duty?
Question
Do we have to pay employees who are on jury duty? Should they get full pay for the whole time they serve?
Answer
Let’s begin the answer by talking about exempt employees, explains Jane Dalton, an employment-law attorney with Duane Morris LLP.
The FLSA says any exempt employee who works part of a week and spends another part of the week on jury duty must be paid for the full week.
For all other employees and for exempts who spend at least a full week on jury duty, the law varies from state to state.
Some say employees must be paid for a minimum number of days. Most states permit the employer to deduct from pay any amount the employee receives for serving on jury duty.
Check with your state department of labor to learn the limits and requirements in your state.
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