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

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

Description

Sample Letter for Employer Requesting Employee's Jury Duty Release Subject: Request for Release of Employee from Jury Duty — Urgent Matter [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Company Name] [Your Company Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Employer's Name] [Employer's Job Title] [Employer's Company Name] [Employer's Company Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an urgent matter requiring the release of [Employee's Full Name], an essential employee at [Your Company Name], from performing jury duty in the upcoming trial at the [Court Name] in Chicago, Illinois. [Employee's Full Name] has been summoned to fulfill their civic duty as a prospective juror and is scheduled to serve on [Jury Duty Start Date] through [Jury Duty End Date]. While I understand the importance of serving on a jury, I believe it is crucial for [Employee's Full Name] to continue their valuable work at [Your Company Name] during this period due to the critical nature of the projects they are involved in. Furthermore, [Employee's Full Name] holds a key position that requires specialized knowledge and skills, which cannot be easily replaced or delegated to someone else. Their absence would disrupt the workflow, jeopardize project timelines, and potentially lead to significant financial losses for our company. I kindly request your support in considering [Employee's Full Name]'s release from jury duty, allowing them to continue contributing to our organization's success. To demonstrate our commitment to fulfilling civic duties, [Your Company Name] is prepared to explore alternative arrangements such as sponsoring another employee to attend jury duty on [Employee's Full Name]'s behalf, if deemed necessary or appropriate. I understand that employee participation in the legal process is essential for upholding justice. However, I believe that, in this particular instance, the potential negative impact on the operations and productivity of [Your Company Name], specifically [Employee's Department/Branch/Team], outweighs the benefits that [Employee's Full Name] serving as a juror would provide. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We value your understanding and cooperation in our efforts to maintain the smooth functioning of our company. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Company Name]

Subject: Request for Release of Employee from Jury Duty — Urgent Matter [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Company Name] [Your Company Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Employer's Name] [Employer's Job Title] [Employer's Company Name] [Employer's Company Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an urgent matter requiring the release of [Employee's Full Name], an essential employee at [Your Company Name], from performing jury duty in the upcoming trial at the [Court Name] in Chicago, Illinois. [Employee's Full Name] has been summoned to fulfill their civic duty as a prospective juror and is scheduled to serve on [Jury Duty Start Date] through [Jury Duty End Date]. While I understand the importance of serving on a jury, I believe it is crucial for [Employee's Full Name] to continue their valuable work at [Your Company Name] during this period due to the critical nature of the projects they are involved in. Furthermore, [Employee's Full Name] holds a key position that requires specialized knowledge and skills, which cannot be easily replaced or delegated to someone else. Their absence would disrupt the workflow, jeopardize project timelines, and potentially lead to significant financial losses for our company. I kindly request your support in considering [Employee's Full Name]'s release from jury duty, allowing them to continue contributing to our organization's success. To demonstrate our commitment to fulfilling civic duties, [Your Company Name] is prepared to explore alternative arrangements such as sponsoring another employee to attend jury duty on [Employee's Full Name]'s behalf, if deemed necessary or appropriate. I understand that employee participation in the legal process is essential for upholding justice. However, I believe that, in this particular instance, the potential negative impact on the operations and productivity of [Your Company Name], specifically [Employee's Department/Branch/Team], outweighs the benefits that [Employee's Full Name] serving as a juror would provide. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We value your understanding and cooperation in our efforts to maintain the smooth functioning of our company. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Company Name]