Jury Duty

The Skulls

Evening all, i'm hoping the legal professionals here can clarify something that is causing me great concern, i am to do jury service very shortly (happy to do so), i work shift work but not overnight shift. My employer though is being a bit awkward. My employer has stated that i am not in the 'employ' of the court whilst doing jury duty. Example: Im doing jury service monday-friday; were i in my workplace & i'm due to be off on saturday & sunday my employer is now telling me i MUST work saturday & sunday also. The week is long enough at times! Can my employer do this? I rang the courts service & the person i spoke to said they cannot & posted my out a pamphlet in relation to jury service etc. I showed this to my employer who catagorically stated whats on the document to be untrue (go figure:rolleyes:). I must admit this is giving me great cause for concern as i like my job, i'm very greatful to be in employment but i value my time off as i get to catch up with my wife & children. As usual Boardsies any & all input is greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks.

GeorgeOrwell

I am not an expert, but that seems very unfair at best.

Is there any way you could give your employer the contact details of the person you spoke to at the Courts Service and ask them to discuss it directly?

aacs

But the case appears to be the employer is following corrupt practices, he won't talk with anyone. He might try to scare the concerned...

January

I'd contact NERA and see if they can give you some advice.

KenpoKol

Your Employer cant do that, as far as i know.
Your employer cant use jury duty as an excuse to do that.

All you have to say is no i am not doing it.

If he does anything in retaliation...contact a lawyer, some will work for free or give free consultation.

Delancey

Tell the judge hearing the case you're deliberating on and see the reaction