Is my employer required to pay me while I am on jury duty? Can I be fired for missing work for jury duty?

Your employer is not required to pay you while on jury duty; however, employers are prohibited by law from firing an employee for serving on a jury nor can your job be affected by serving on a jury.

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1. Why is jury service important?
2. What is my duty as a Juror?
3. How was I selected?
4. Am I eligible to be a juror?
5. What are the different types of cases?
6. Will I be paid for being a juror?
7. Is my employer required to pay me while I am on jury duty? Can I be fired for missing work for jury duty?