1. Introduction

At [Company Name], we recognize the importance of civic duty and support our employees in fulfilling their obligations as responsible citizens. This comprehensive policy outlines our approach to jury duty and provides detailed guidance for both employees and managers.

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that employees can participate in jury duty without fear of job loss or financial hardship, while also maintaining the operational integrity of our organization.

1.2 Scope

This policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees who have completed their probationary period, regardless of their position or department within the company.

2. Notification Process

2.1 Employee Responsibilities

• Immediately notify your immediate supervisor upon receiving a jury duty summons.
• Provide a copy of the jury duty summons to the Human Resources department within 3 business days of receipt.
• Keep your supervisor informed about the expected duration of your jury duty service.
• Provide daily updates to your supervisor about your jury duty status if the service extends beyond one day.

2.2 Manager Responsibilities

• Acknowledge receipt of the jury duty notification from the employee.
• Work with the employee to plan for their absence and redistribute workload as necessary.
• Notify relevant team members and stakeholders about the employee's jury duty absence.
• Ensure that the employee's rights under this policy are respected and upheld.

3. Time Off and Compensation

3.1 Paid Time Off

Employees will receive their full regular pay for up to 10 working days of jury duty service per calendar year. This paid time off is in addition to other forms of paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick leave).