Illinois Sample Letter for Employer Requesting Employee's Jury Duty Release

• Category: Letters - Nonlegal - Requests
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0642LR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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Sample Letter for Employer Requesting Employee's Jury Duty Release Subject: Sample Letter for Employer Requesting Employee's Jury Duty Release in Illinois Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the release of [Employee's Name] from their regular duties at [Company/Organization Name] to fulfill their civic duty as a juror in the state of Illinois. As you may be aware, jury duty plays a vital role in upholding the principles of justice and ensuring a fair legal system. [Employee's Name] has been summoned by the [County/City Name] Circuit Court to serve as a juror in an upcoming trial scheduled to commence on [Trial Start Date]. The duty is estimated to last for [Number of Days/Weeks] and requires [Employee's Name] to be fully present during this period. According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, specifically the Jury Act (805 ILLS 315/1), employees are entitled to take time off from work to serve as jurors without facing any negative repercussions or loss of employment benefits. It is the responsibility of employers to support their employees' civic duty by granting them the necessary leave to participate in jury service. Considering the importance of this obligation, I kindly request your cooperation in releasing [Employee's Name] from their usual work responsibilities for the duration of their jury duty. This would include granting them the time off required for the orientation, trial proceedings, and any necessary deliberations. By allowing [Employee's Name] to serve as a juror, [Company/Organization Name] demonstrates its commitment to supporting our legal system and upholding the values of justice. Moreover, such participation fosters a positive image within the community, enhancing our reputation as a responsible and civic-minded organization. During [Employee's Name]'s absence, we have arranged for their workload to be redistributed and covered by their colleagues to ensure minimal disruption to the normal working operations of our company. I assure you that we will do our best to manage the workload effectively and efficiently. If there are any additional documents or forms required to complete this request, kindly provide them at your earliest convenience. Should you have any concerns or require further information regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in accommodating [Employee's Name]'s jury duty obligations. Your support in upholding the principles of justice is sincerely appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Company/Organization Name] [Contact Information] Keywords: Illinois, sample letter, employer, employee, jury duty release, civic duty, legal system, jury service, Illinois Compiled Statutes, Jury Act, negative repercussions, employment benefits, time off, trial proceedings, deliberations, cooperation, responsible organization, workload redistribution, minimal disruption, additional documents, concerns, understanding, principles of justice.

Subject: Sample Letter for Employer Requesting Employee's Jury Duty Release in Illinois Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the release of [Employee's Name] from their regular duties at [Company/Organization Name] to fulfill their civic duty as a juror in the state of Illinois. As you may be aware, jury duty plays a vital role in upholding the principles of justice and ensuring a fair legal system. [Employee's Name] has been summoned by the [County/City Name] Circuit Court to serve as a juror in an upcoming trial scheduled to commence on [Trial Start Date]. The duty is estimated to last for [Number of Days/Weeks] and requires [Employee's Name] to be fully present during this period. According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, specifically the Jury Act (805 ILLS 315/1), employees are entitled to take time off from work to serve as jurors without facing any negative repercussions or loss of employment benefits. It is the responsibility of employers to support their employees' civic duty by granting them the necessary leave to participate in jury service. Considering the importance of this obligation, I kindly request your cooperation in releasing [Employee's Name] from their usual work responsibilities for the duration of their jury duty. This would include granting them the time off required for the orientation, trial proceedings, and any necessary deliberations. By allowing [Employee's Name] to serve as a juror, [Company/Organization Name] demonstrates its commitment to supporting our legal system and upholding the values of justice. Moreover, such participation fosters a positive image within the community, enhancing our reputation as a responsible and civic-minded organization. During [Employee's Name]'s absence, we have arranged for their workload to be redistributed and covered by their colleagues to ensure minimal disruption to the normal working operations of our company. I assure you that we will do our best to manage the workload effectively and efficiently. If there are any additional documents or forms required to complete this request, kindly provide them at your earliest convenience. Should you have any concerns or require further information regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in accommodating [Employee's Name]'s jury duty obligations. Your support in upholding the principles of justice is sincerely appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Company/Organization Name] [Contact Information] Keywords: Illinois, sample letter, employer, employee, jury duty release, civic duty, legal system, jury service, Illinois Compiled Statutes, Jury Act, negative repercussions, employment benefits, time off, trial proceedings, deliberations, cooperation, responsible organization, workload redistribution, minimal disruption, additional documents, concerns, understanding, principles of justice.