Do employers have to pay employees for jury duty?

Full question:

Will you please tell me if your company has to pay you if you get a jury summons and have to take off work?

  • Category: Employment
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  • State: National

Answer:

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to pay employees for time not worked, including jury duty. Payment for jury duty is typically determined by the agreement between the employer and the employee or their representative.

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FAQs

In New Jersey, employers are not required to pay employees for time spent on jury duty. However, some companies may have policies that allow employees to use paid time off (PTO) for this purpose. It is best to check your employer's policy or speak with your HR department to understand your options.