EmploymentQuestion 1071 of 1605
An employee is summoned for jury duty and gives reasonable notice. Under Labor Code §230, the employer:
a.May dock the employee's future vacation as punishment
b.May refuse to allow the leave entirely
c.May fire the employee for missing work
d.May not discharge or retaliate against the employee for taking time off to serve on a jury
Explanation
Labor Code §230 prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against an employee for taking time off to serve on a jury, provided the employee gives reasonable advance notice. Similar protections apply to employees who are crime victims or witnesses attending court proceedings.
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