Jury Duty/Witness Subpoena
Clerical Union Employees | Human Resources

Information from this section comes directly from the clerical union contract. View the entire document (PDF, 101K).

Except where otherwise noted in this Article, a copy of the request for leave, approved by the supervisor, must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources. The reason for leave must be included in the request. When at all possible to do so, a written request for any leave of absence will be provided by the employee at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the leave. When at all possible to do so, extension of leave must be requested in writing at least two (2) weeks before the leave is scheduled to end. Unless otherwise noted, employees on leave must pay the employee contributions/premiums for fringe benefits they wish to continue.

Section 10. Leave for Jury Duty and Witness for Judicial Cases

A. An employee summoned to and accepting jury service shall receive time off for such service. The University shall pay such an employee the difference between his regular salary and the remuneration received for such service. Should the remuneration for jury duty exceed an employee’s salary, he shall keep the difference.

B. In the event an employee is subpoenaed as a witness in court, he shall receive time off with pay. There shall be no loss of annual leave or seniority.

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