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Civic Duty and Employment

There are a number of civic activities that citizens are either required to participate in or are encouraged to participate in that could potentially interfere with their work schedules. Most notably in this category are activities like voting in elections and serving jury duty.

Many individuals operate under the faulty assumption that they cannot or should not participate in these types of activities if they interfere with their work schedules. However, this could not be more untrue. California law actually stipulates that employers must allow their employees time off work in order to vote in elections and to serve on a jury.

Jury Duty

Employers are required by state law to provide their employees time off work to serve on a jury and are not allowed to punish or fire those employees who do perform this service. Additionally, employers cannot intimidate or threaten employees who are called to serve on a jury. However, it is legal for an employer to ask an employee for proof of a jury summons before granting them time off work to serve on a jury.

Voting

California state law prohibits companies from disciplining or firing an employee for taking time off work in order to vote in an election. However, depending on the company / employer, employees may be required to provide a written notice in advance stating that they intend to take time off work to vote.

Contact a Los Angeles Employment Lawyer

If you have been threatened or punished by your employer for voting or serving on a jury, contact Los Angeles employment attorney Perry Smith today at 888-356-2529 to discuss your legal rights and options.