>>>>>>>I have to start looking at my mail more closely. I received a jury summons last week.
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>>>>>>>Unless I get a chance to send somebody back to Gitmo, I think I'll pass. <s>
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>>>>>>And how is it that you're going to pass?
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>>>>>>FWIW, Marshal got a summons for jury duty last week, too, but we'll be in Switzerland when he's supposed to serve. He's already sent the requisite letter. I'm sure he'll be rescheduled.
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>>>>>>Tamar
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>>>>>What happens about compensation for loss of earnings while serving in the US ?
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>>>>The actual "pay" varies by state. In KY, you receive the princely sum of $12.50/day. Many private employers pay your normal wage and all you have to do is turn in the state paycheck.
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>>>>The judges recognize that the pay sucks and tell you that they realize it...but that you are to be there anyway, lest the constables come by your house with a summons.
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>>>I think we get more in the UK but basically the same idea. If you are self employed its not good.
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>>New York pays $40/day, waived if employer continues paying. Most employees get paid normal wages for jury duty.
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>Exactly the same up here. $40.00 per day and nothing if the employer continues to pay the salary. I think the only real problem is for those who are self-employed, or on hourly wage.

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