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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In this section we aim to answer a number of important questions relating to key HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety Topics.  

This month’s FAQ’s focuses on the area of Jury Service.


Jury service leave is statutory paid leave for Employees to facilitate their attendance at court for selection as a juror or to serve as a juror.

There is no service requirement for an Employee to qualify for paid jury service leave.  Provided the Employee has actually been summoned to attend for selection as a juror, they are entitled to paid leave for the period that they are required to attend court. 

What entitlements do Employees have to Jury Service Leave?

Employees are entitled to attend for jury service and be paid for same by their Employers. Furthermore, there should also be no loss of any other Employment rights while an Employee serves on a jury. 

What are the Notification Requirements for Jurors?

Jurors are contacted by summons of the County Registrar, which will state that the individual Employee is obliged to attend for jury service on a particular date.

What documentation should an Employee provide if they are taking Jury Service Leave?

In order to avail of this leave, an Employee must present the summons for jury service to their Manager as soon as they receive this notification.

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