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Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists

July 17, 2019 | 1,905 views

Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists
Supporting Scheduled Absences for Jury Duty and Military Reservists

As business owners, we are part of the fabric of our communities. We provide jobs, we serve residents, and we often live where we work. Many times, we have employees who also contribute to society by performing important civic duties in the form of jury duty and military reserve duty.

Scheduling around the absences and time commitments created by military reserves and jury status can be a delicate process. While these civic activities are commendable, they can also be very inconvenient for an employer and the employee. We must accommodate them in the best possible way, of course, and having a scheduling process in place is wise. Scheduling people and training for jury duty and military leave can be simplified with a few simple steps.

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What To Do When an Employee Has Jury Duty

November 28, 2018 | 1,882 views

What To Do When an Employee Has Jury Duty

What To Do When an Employee Has Jury Duty

It’s bound to happen. One of your employees will open her mailbox one day and see the red and white notice. She’s been called for jury duty. Although this is a civic responsibility, it’s also a headache for many employees and employers alike. The best way to make jury duty less overwhelming is to have a plan in place before the notice arrives. Here are a few helpful tips for creating those policies and staying compliant with the law.

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