Jury Duty: Florida

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Susan A.P. Woodhouse, Littler

Summary

• Employers in Florida must excuse employees from work to serve on a jury. See Employers Obligated to Provide Leave.
• All employees in Florida may take time off from work to respond to a jury duty summons. See Employees Qualified for the Leave.
• Employers do not have to compensate an employee for the time spent on jury duty. See Compensation During Leave.
• Florida law protects an employee's job when the employee serves on a jury. See Prohibited Actions.
• Localities including Broward County and Miami-Dade County have requirements pertaining to jury duty. See Local Requirements.