Jury Duty: Minnesota
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Susan K. Fitzke and Susan A. P. Woodhouse, Littler
Summary
- All employers in Minnesota must excuse employees from work to serve on a jury. See Employers Obligated to Provide Jury Duty Leave.
- Employers are not obligated to compensate employees for the time spent on jury duty. See Compensation While on Leave.
- An employer may not terminate, threaten or coerce an employee because the employee serves on a jury. See Prohibited Actions.