3016: Jury Duty/ Service as Witness in Court

An employee who has been called to serve as a juror will be granted paid leave. Employees must sign over to the ESU the compensation they receive for jury duty, but not compensation for expenses.

An employee who has been subpoenaed to testify as a witness in a court proceeding shall be entitled to one day of paid leave. To receive paid leave, the employee must sign over to the ESU his or her witness fee.

Adopted on: August 11, 2008
Revised on: Sept. 10, 2018
Reviewed on: May 9, 2011
Reviewed on: Nov. 8, 2021