Jury Duty: Rhode Island
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Susan A.P. Woodhouse, Littler
Summary
- Employers in Rhode Island must excuse employees from work to serve on a jury. See Employers Obligated to Provide Leave.
- All employees in Rhode Island 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 time spent on jury duty. See Compensation During Leave.
- Rhode Island law protects an employee's job when the employee serves on a jury. See Prohibited Actions.
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