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Jury Duty Policy
Free jury duty policy template outlining an employer's approach to employees called for jury service.
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This free jury duty policy covers Purpose, Notification, Pay During Jury Service, Job Protection, Returning to Work with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Jury Duty Policy
Company: [Company Name] · Effective Date: [Date]
Purpose
This policy explains how [Company Name] supports employees called for jury duty, consistent with applicable law.
Notification
Employees should notify their manager and HR as soon as they receive a jury summons, providing a copy of the summons.
Pay During Jury Service
[State your policy — e.g. "The Company pays full salary for up to [Number] days of jury service" or "per [State] law requirements, if applicable."]
Job Protection
Employees will not face retaliation or job loss for serving on a jury, consistent with [State/federal] law.
Returning to Work
Employees should provide proof of jury service (a certificate from the court) and are expected to return to work promptly once released from jury duty each day/when service concludes.
Excused/Deferred Service
[Note that employees uncertain about eligibility for deferral should contact the court directly — this is not something the employer can decide on their behalf.]
Acknowledged by: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Many US states legally require some form of paid or protected leave for jury duty — confirm your state's specific requirements rather than relying on company discretion alone.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: Purpose, Notification, Pay During Jury Service, Job Protection, Returning to Work, Excused/Deferred Service
- 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this jury duty policy template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this jury duty policy as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this jury duty policy cover?
This hr template includes Purpose, Notification, Pay During Jury Service, Job Protection. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 5 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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