Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 4563 protects employees from being fired, threatened, or coerced due to jury service, including serving as a petit or grand juror. Employers cannot deny employment benefits or threaten employees for attending court for jury duty, with certain industry size exceptions. Employees can pursue civil remedies if their rights are violated.
No, Pennsylvania law prohibits employers from firing or threatening employees for serving on a jury, with certain industry size exceptions.
No, the law does not require employers to compensate employees for time spent on jury duty, but they cannot penalize or threaten employees for attending court.
You can file a civil lawsuit to recover lost wages and benefits and seek reinstatement. You may also pursue a criminal penalty if applicable.
Yes, the law does not apply to retail or service employers with fewer than 15 employees or manufacturing employers with fewer than 40 employees.