How can I get paid for a day of work lost due to jury duty?

Question

I am self employed and my registry will not pay for hours lost even though I was serving my civic duty. The state institution I work for will not pay because I am a contractor.

Answer 1

Then you just donated a day.  You know that you can be excused for a hardship if you lose pay - next time do it.

Answer 2

A lot of employers will not pay or require you to turn over your jury duty compensation in order to be paid. But if you are self-employed, no one is going to compensate you for lost work.

Answer 3

I was paid $10 a day by the state for being on a jury.  What I received from my employer was time away from them.  I thought that was a bargain.

Answer 4

you should get paid even if you dont work at all ie  retired person.....check with the court clerk

Answer 5

The county or state or government agency that called you for jury duty will pay you a standard fee.  As a self-emplyed contractor, you essentially pay yourself.

Answer 6

There's no requirement for an employer to pay you during jury duty - the law only specifies that you can't be fired/punished for serving. Some companies do continue to pay your regular salary for a certain number of days. If you're self-employed, feel free to pay yourself as much as you want.

Answer 7

~~You wont get paid. It's just a civic duty we have to perform. Some companies pay their employees, most do not. It is a true hardship for those who don't get paid, but it is what it is!~~