I have a relative that has been called to jury duty twice in the last 2 years, and both times missed 3-4 days of work. Employers with 10 or fewer employees can withhold pay of an employee out for jury duty.Summary: Federal law doesn't require employers to provide employees leave, compensation, or benefits for jury dutyrelated absences. Community Service Leave. Washington labor laws cover various employment situations including areas like hiring and discrimination, pay, leave, breaks, workplace safety and much more. The employer pays: An employer in Washington doesn't need to pay employees while on jury duty, but most employers do it as the court compensation is rather low. The compensation you receive for reporting as a prospective juror or serving on a jury must be reported and deducted from your unemployment benefits. Once all of the Potential Jurors are signed in, the court can begin the process known as Voir Dire. The accrual rates established for Washington State University are listed in the table below, in accordance with state rules. (WAC 357-31-166(2)).
