My employer does not pay me while serving on jury duty. Do I still have to serve?

Check with your employer to make sure they do not pay you while serving. Many unions provide for jury duty pay in their union contract. Otherwise, financial hardship requests for excusal are reviewed on an individual basis.

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1. How was I chosen for Jury Duty?
2. How often may I serve Jury Duty?
3. I recently served on jury duty. Do I have to serve again?
4. Is there an age limit for Jury Duty?
5. I'm not a Washington County resident. Am I still eligible to serve?
6. I am a full-time student and unable to miss classes. Will I still have to serve?
7. I take medication and/or have medical problems. Do I still have to serve?
8. I am on active duty in the military. How can I be excused?
9. My employer said it will create a hardship for them if I serve on Jury Duty. Is my job protected in any way?
10. My employer does not pay me while serving on jury duty. Do I still have to serve?
11. I requested an excusal but haven't heard anything. What should I do?
12. Will I be paid for jury service? If so, when will I receive payment?
13. I haven't lived in Washington County for quite some time. Why did I get a jury summons?
14. I've been selected for jury duty and would like to serve, but I'm disabled and require special assistance. What should I do?