We would like to enable our employees to perform any public duties that they may be committed to undertake and so will authorise time off to do so where it does not conflict with the operational needs of our business.
This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
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You should let your line manager know as soon as you are summoned for jury service and if requested, provide a copy of your summons to the People Team.
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Depending on the demands of our business we may request that you apply to be excused from or defer your jury service.
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We are not required by law to pay you while you are absent on jury service. You will be advised at court of the expenses and loss of earnings that you can claim. However, we will pay basic pay to employees on jury service, less any amounts you can claim from the court for lost earnings for up to 5 working days. Time off beyond 5 working days may be paid at our discretion.