Can your employer fire you if you have jury duty?
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Can your employer fire you if you have jury duty?
Asked on February 2, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Any employee who is selected to serve on a jury must be allowed to do so by their employer. In fact, an individual who fails to appear for jury duty will be found in contempt of court and is subject to fines and/or jail. For public policy reasons, employers may not fire "at will" employees who have been called for jury duty, if they were allowed to the whole judicial system could be compromised.
If you have been fired for serving on a jury, you may be a victim of wrongful termination and have legal resourse against your former employer. To be certain of your rights, you should consult directly with an employment law attorney in your area.
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