Title: Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968
Statute: 28 U.S.C. §1875
Governing Agency: Claims are to be filed in U.S. District Court
General Overview: This act offers protections to permanent employees who are summoned for jury duty. This act provides legal remedies to employees who are retaliated and/or discriminated against by their employer for being absent from work due to jury duty. In addition to legal remedies and protections, this act imposes penalties on employers who taken these actions against an employee for attending jury duty.
Who is covered?:
-Any permanent employee cannot be retaliated and/or discriminated against by their employer for:
-Illegal retaliation by employers includes:
How do I submit a claim?- a Step-by-Step Approach :
1. If you believe your employer has violated this act, you may file a lawsuit against your employer in United States District Court in the jurisdiction where your employer maintains a place of business.
2. The United States District Court will issue a ruling after motions and the trial is complete. The parties may negotiate a settlement prior to the conclusion of the trial.
3. If either party wishes to appeal, they may file in the United States Court of Appeals.
Rights and Remedies:
Disclaimer. This website does not offer legal advice. This website is for informational purposes only. There is no guarantee that this information is accurate or up to date. You should contact an attorney experienced with whistleblower rights and familiar with the specific statutes. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with advice regarding your particular case.
Statute: 28 U.S.C. §1875
Governing Agency: Claims are to be filed in U.S. District Court
General Overview: This act offers protections to permanent employees who are summoned for jury duty. This act provides legal remedies to employees who are retaliated and/or discriminated against by their employer for being absent from work due to jury duty. In addition to legal remedies and protections, this act imposes penalties on employers who taken these actions against an employee for attending jury duty.
Who is covered?:
- Any permanent employee of an employer in any field of employment
- temporary and seasonal employees
-Any permanent employee cannot be retaliated and/or discriminated against by their employer for:
- attending jury service in any United States Court
- engaging in any activity relating to scheduled attendance in connection with jury service in any federal court
-Illegal retaliation by employers includes:
- discharging/firing/discriminating against
- threatening to discharge/fire
- intimidating or coercing
How do I submit a claim?- a Step-by-Step Approach :
1. If you believe your employer has violated this act, you may file a lawsuit against your employer in United States District Court in the jurisdiction where your employer maintains a place of business.
2. The United States District Court will issue a ruling after motions and the trial is complete. The parties may negotiate a settlement prior to the conclusion of the trial.
3. If either party wishes to appeal, they may file in the United States Court of Appeals.
Rights and Remedies:
- Back pay (with interest)
- Monetary damages for lost benefits
- Reinstatement to former position with same seniority status
- Penalty of up to $5,000 assessed against employer for each violation
- Reasonable attorney fees and other related litigation costs
Disclaimer. This website does not offer legal advice. This website is for informational purposes only. There is no guarantee that this information is accurate or up to date. You should contact an attorney experienced with whistleblower rights and familiar with the specific statutes. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with advice regarding your particular case.
