desprateseagull
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just got a random call up for service in july.. though wondering how my new job bosses will take to me being away, for x days / weeks?? anyone done/deferred this? dont mind doing it, but could cause problems...
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jury service, new job...
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pasty
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I've actually had jury service cancelled twice. I was originally called up during a major project I was running at work, and my boss wrote to them to say it would cause major difficulties if I was released from work. They said okay and that they would reschedule it. When the new date came through it was slap bang in the middle of a pre-booked and paid for holiday, so it was cancelled again. Never heard back after that.
Maybe best to mention it to your boss first, pointing out that if he/she doesn't want you to go then you will attempt to cancel it. I think employers have to release people for jury service by law, but I am not 100% sure about that. I have never been invited for jury service (despite being an upstanding citizen!!
), but someone at work went and really enjoyed it.
), but someone at work went and really enjoyed it.sullyupthewing
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Go and get nicked surefire way to get out of it.
timco
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sullyupthewing said:
what the job? won't get you out of a court appearence.
Employers have no choice but to release but have no obligation too pay you whilst you is away. If your employer does not pay you, or you are self employed you can claim a daily allowence for being there. Not sure how much it is but I bet it does not match the average daily wage.
all questions may be answered here
http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/using_courts/jury/index.htm
driddles
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If you get stuck do this (at least it works this way in Canada).
If your name is called and you are asked to go to the front of the court room and look the acused in the eye.
Look the accused in the eye if you want to be chosen.
Look down at the ground if you do not want to be chosen.
Lawyers figure that people who are prepared to look the accused in the eye are more likely to pass fair judgement.
If your name is called and you are asked to go to the front of the court room and look the acused in the eye.
Look the accused in the eye if you want to be chosen.
Look down at the ground if you do not want to be chosen.
Lawyers figure that people who are prepared to look the accused in the eye are more likely to pass fair judgement.